Transport Infrastructure Quantity Surveyor & Cost Consultant

Arcadis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis, the world-leading design, engineering and consultancy firm, is seeking a commercial professional to support major transportation infrastructure projects in the UK. You will join a team of cost consultants, quantity surveyors and commercial specialists to provide robust cost control and commercial guidance across the project lifecycle.

You will develop cost plans, manage budgets and forecasts, support procurement and commercial governance, and collaborate with engineers, designers,

Qualifications

• Experience or academic background in quantity surveying, cost management or related discipline.
• Experience within transportation, infrastructure or the wider built environment is welcomed.
• Understanding of cost planning, estimating, forecasting, commercial management or project controls.
• Experience with NEC contracts or other commonly used construction contracts is beneficial.
• Ability to analyse information and contribute practical commercial insight.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional accreditation, chartership or progress towards professional recognition is welcomed but not essential for all career levels.
• An interest in contributing to complex infrastructure that creates long-term value for clients and communities.
• BPSS clearance may be required due to project needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide quantity surveying, cost management and commercial support across major Transportation Infrastructure projects.
• Develop and manage cost estimates, cost plans, budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Support change control, risk management, cost assurance and commercial decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, designers, contractors and clients.
• Support procurement, contract administration and commercial governance activities.
• Monitor project performance and identify opportunities to improve value and delivery outcomes.
• Provide clear and relevant cost and commercial information to clients and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to the management of project risks, opportunities and commercial challenges.
• Support the successful delivery of projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement across project teams.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost management

Commercial management

Cost estimating

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement

Contract administration

Project controls

NEC contracts

Education

Quantity surveying degree

Chartered status/certification encouraged

Job description

Arcadis, the world-leading design, engineering and consultancy firm, is seeking a commercial professional to support major transportation infrastructure projects in the UK. You will join a team of cost consultants, quantity surveyors and commercial specialists to provide robust cost control and commercial guidance across the project lifecycle.

You will develop cost plans, manage budgets and forecasts, support procurement and commercial governance, and collaborate with engineers, designers,