Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 people across more than 70 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life. As an Associate Cost Consultant, you will play a key role in our strategy, 'Accelerating a Planet Positive Future', supporting our commitment to achieving a Net-Zero carbon footprint.

You will specialise in estimating costs for critical infrastructure projects within the Electricity Transmission sector, including overhead lines, substations, buried cables, and power tunnels. Working closely with strategic sourcing, contract management, and project teams, you will contribute to the accuracy and quality of cost plans and estimates, supporting winning bidding strategies.

Your responsibilities will include developing detailed cost plans for civil, mechanical, and electrical construction activities within high-voltage electrical projects (132kV to 400kV), providing insights to optimise project outcomes through cost-benefit analyses and risk identification, and competitively assessing bids to support informed decision-making.

Experience
Proven experience of over ten years in infrastructure cost planning and estimating within the Electrical Transmission industry.
Deep knowledge of high-voltage electrical construction projects, including overhead lines, substations, and cable systems.
Strong understanding of construction techniques, materials, and associated costs.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
Proficiency in cost planning and estimating software such as CANDY and Cost-X.
Professional membership in relevant bodies (CIOB, RICS, ICE, etc.).
Capability to manage small to medium-sized teams of up to five resources.

About you
Detail-oriented and analytical with strong communication skills.
Committed to delivering high-quality cost estimates and supporting project optimisation.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Willingness to obtain and maintain national security vetting clearance (BPSS and SC) due to the sensitive nature of the work.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is desirable.
Experience in project risk assessment and contingency planning for regulated companies is advantageous.
Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations is preferred.