Location
Manchester

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 34,000 people across more than 30 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life by solving complex challenges together.

Our Mobility Commercial Management team in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds & York is expanding, offering an excellent opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of Highways and Aviation projects throughout the UK. You will be responsible for managing small projects or defined elements of larger cost management commissions, ensuring all work meets agreed standards and client expectations.

The role involves regular site engagement and requires strong analytical skills, clear communication, and confidence when collaborating with contractors, consultants, and internal teams.

Key responsibilities include supporting cost management services across Rail, Highway, and Aviation projects; managing cost monitoring, forecasting, and variance analysis; preparing cost plans, budgets, estimates, and commercial reports; assisting senior colleagues with managing commissions; identifying risks and commercial challenges; providing guidance on risk and compliance; building effective working relationships; and contributing to continuous improvement and service innovation.

Experience
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in cost or commercial management within infrastructure, transport, or construction projects. Experience in Rail, Highway, or Aviation sectors is advantageous. Proven experience working with NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including contract mechanisms, managing compensation events, and supporting compliant commercial delivery is essential.

About you
Strong technical capability with the ability to analyse data, interpret cost information, and produce accurate commercial documentation. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams. Proven ability to prioritise workload, work independently, and remain organised under pressure. Solid understanding of construction processes and cost management methodologies.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant discipline. Near-attainment or attainment of a relevant professional qualification (e.g., RICS). CSCS card holder or willingness to obtain.