Lead Cost Consultant - Major UK Projects & Teams

Arcadis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis UK Places is seeking a Senior Cost Consultant to lead cost management across major UK projects, with regular site engagement (2–3 days per week). You will collaborate with contractors and client teams to ensure accurate commercial outcomes while mentoring junior staff and guiding cost controls.

The role focuses on delivering cost management across varied schemes, using established financial systems, and maintaining high standards of risk and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships at senior-management level.
• Strong leadership in project delivery and cost management.
• Proven capability to manage budgets, forecasts and cost variances.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching and development of team members.
• Work with budgets, reports and forecasts to track costs.
• Deliver multiple cost projects or components within deadlines.
• Provide risk and compliance guidance to ensure processes are followed.
• Present risks and issues to senior managers to protect project success.
• Analyze data to identify trends and support cost decisions.
• Share insights to improve processes and drive service improvements.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Client relationships

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

Arcadis UK Places is seeking a Senior Cost Consultant to lead cost management across major UK projects, with regular site engagement (2–3 days per week). You will collaborate with contractors and client teams to ensure accurate commercial outcomes while mentoring junior staff and guiding cost controls.

The role focuses on delivering cost management across varied schemes, using established financial systems, and maintaining high standards of risk and compliance.