Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assetsWe are more than 34000 people in over 30 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life Everyone has an important role to play With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together Role description Arcadis is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Associate Cost Manager to join our Places Cost Management teamOur Places business delivers sustainable resilient and peoplefocused environments where communities live work learn and thrive We partner with public and private sector clients across commercial residential mixeduse education healthcare science and technology regeneration defence local government and public sector estates projectsAs an Associate Cost Manager you will lead the delivery of major commissions and client accounts acting as a trusted advisor on complex cost and commercial matters You will provide strategic leadership across projects and programmes develop longterm client relationships mentor highperforming teams and contribute to the growth and success of the Places businessThis role requires a combination of technical excellence commercial acumen leadership capability and a passion for delivering better outcomes for clients and communities Role accountabilities Strategic Cost Leadership Lead the delivery of complex cost management commissions across major development and infrastructure programmes Provide strategic cost commercial and procurement advice from business case through to project completion Oversee cost planning benchmarking estimating risk management value engineering change control and final account resolution Provide commercial leadership on largescale and highprofile projects that require senior stakeholder engagement Ensure the consistent delivery of highquality commercially focused advice that supports client decisionmaking Client Relationship Management Act as the senior point of contact for key clients and strategic accounts Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders project sponsors and delivery partners Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and generate new business opportunities Support account planning and contribute to the growth of the Places portfolio Represent Arcadis at industry events client forums and networking activities Leadership Team Development Provide leadership direction and mentorship to Cost Consultants and Quantity Surveyors across the business Take line management responsibility for team members supporting career development and performance management Foster an inclusive collaborative and highperforming team culture Promote knowledge sharing and technical excellence across regional and national teams Support recruitment succession planning and capability growth initiatives within the Places business Commercial Business Growth Lead the preparation of fee proposals commercial bids and strategic pursuits Take responsibility for commission performance including revenue profitability and utilisation Contribute to business planning and growth strategies across the Places market sectors Support innovation and service development initiatives that enhance client value and operational efficiency Actively contribute to achieving regional and national business performance targets Quality Risk Governance Provide oversight and assurance of project deliverables across multiple commissions Ensure compliance with Arcadis governance procedures and professional standards Lead commercial risk identification and mitigation strategies Review and approve key project outputs before submission to clients Drive continuous improvement of cost management processes systems and best practice methodologies Qualifications Experience Degree in Quantity Surveying Cost Management or a related built environment discipline MRICS or equivalent professional accreditation Significant consultancy experience delivering cost management services within the built environment sector Proven experience leading large and complex programmes developments or portfolios Strong understanding of construction procurement contracts risk management and commercial strategy Demonstrable experience managing senior client relationships and strategic accounts Experience leading mentoring and developing multidisciplinary teams Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder management skills Desirable Experience across multiple Places sectors including commercial development residential education healthcare public sector estates regeneration and mixeduse developments Existing market profile and professional network within the UK property and construction sector Experience leading framework commissions and key account programmes Involvement in business development client account leadership and strategic growth planningWhy ArcadisWe can 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