Arcadis
Senior Cost Manager-Edinburgh
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Senior Cost Manager-Edinburgh
Senior Cost Manager – Health, Life Science & Research
About the Role
Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 34,000 people across 30+ countries, they are dedicated to improving quality of life by solving the world’s most complex challenges.
We’re expanding our Health, Life Science & Research Cost Management team and are seeking a talented Senior Cost Manager based in Edinburgh. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, contributing to high-profile healthcare, research, and life sciences projects—ranging from complex international programmes to innovative national commissions.
Your expertise in cost management, strategic planning, estimating, and budgeting will be pivotal in:
- Developing detailed cost plans
- Conducting feasibility assessments
- Benchmarking costs
- Providing robust procurement support
- Evaluating contractor proposals
- Managing contract changes and variations
- Ensuring timely, on-budget completions from RIBA Stage 1 design through to project handover
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With a focus on the UK and Europe, particularly London, Oxford, and Cambridge, you’ll help deliver scalable solutions while mentoring junior teams.
Role Accountabilities
- Lead quantity surveying and commercial cost management for clients in health, life science, research, and related sectors.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, feasibility analyses, and benchmark studies; develop and manage comprehensive cost plans.
- Contribute to procurement activities, evaluate tenders, negotiate contractor proposals, and manage contract changes and variations.
- Oversee cost control throughout construction and project handover; advise on value engineering and whole-life costing solutions.
- Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration among design, engineering, and project delivery teams.
- Mentor and support junior staff.
Qualifications & Experience
Professional Qualifications
- MRICS Quantity Surveyor or equivalent professional qualification (applicants with substantial commercial experience from diverse backgrounds are also encouraged to apply).
Required Experience
- Proven experience managing medium to large-scale construction projects (preferably in healthcare, research, or life sciences).
- Strong cost estimating skills, including familiarity with industry rates, benchmarking, and cost databases.
- Experience driving projects from initial concept to completion with a focus on building strong client relationships.
- Proficiency in digital cost management systems (e.g., CostX, 5D BIM) with a willingness to adopt new technologies.
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Why Join Arcadis?
- Shape lasting impact: Contribute to sustainable healthcare and research infrastructure while making meaningful progress in your career.
- Skills-based approach: Arcadis empowers each individual to define their own path, leveraging unique expertise for maximum impact.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: Committed to ED&I (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion), fostering innovation through a workforce of diverse talents.
- Cross-border opportunities: Collaborate globally to solve complex challenges.
At Arcadis, your work matters—your legacy matters.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
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