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Senior Cost Leader / Quantity Surveyor

On-site in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 6 Nov)

Arcadis

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Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience preferably in Cost management teams

  • University degree in Quantity Surveying, Technical Architect or Architecture; also industrial engineers are welcomed;

  • Proven knowledge in MS Office.

  • Technical proficiency - measurement, cost estimating, construction technology, contracts and law.

  • Proven experience managing project cost/budgets during the preconstruction and construction.

  • Good communication skills.

  • Good negotiation and people skills.

  • Strong technical education in buildings construction.

  • Client facing, well-organized, self-motivated and able to work on their own as well as working within a team and leading more junior staff.

Education & certifications

  • MRICS or equivalent is not required but will be an asset.

The role

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Arcadis is looking for a Senior Cost Leader / Quantity Surveyor (f/m/d) to join our team in Madrid, ES.

Our ideal candidate will have direct experience in Cost Management, with a technical background and good personal soft skills with innovative and digital orientation. Will be part of our Cost Management team reporting to the Team Leader for Cost and Commercial in Iberia.

The role will be responsible for owning the cost management of (sub)projects and ensuring our clients are provided with proactive, diligent and accurate cost planning, forecasting and control.

What you'll do

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Technical Due Diligence - Cost Audits: Cost planning, estimation and review within Technical Due Diligence exercises - estimating costs for asset repositioning or repair works required

  • Cost Planning / Estimation -

    • Quantification and measurement of construction works.

    • Preparation of pre-contract cost estimates at various project design stages and project cash-flow.

    • Value Engineering - Providing cost insights and benchmarking to identify areas for cost improvement.

  • Contract Management -

    • Monitor Contractors to ensure compliance with the Contract.

  • Procurement

    • Procurement and Contract Strategy - Development procurement strategies and advise on contract matters and templates

    • Tender Management - Preparation of tender documentation and evaluation, review and validation of Contractor estimates to provide tender recommendations to our clients.

  • Risk Management - Identifying and analysing potential project risks and developing responses to mitigate.

  • Change Management - Identification of changes and validation of supplier claims for change on the scope of works and agreement of additional cost.

  • Cost Control -

    • Monitor delivery of the supplier´s services & works to ensure that costs are in line with forecasts.

    • Undertaking costs analysis of works or services delivered.

    • Provide financial progress reports.

  • Post-contract administration and management - contract documentation, valuation of progress payment, variation assessment, and cost control report.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Previous experience within a Consultancy environment is a plus.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

Hiring process

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  2. Interview

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  5. Job offer

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, with over 34,000 employees operating in more than 30 countries and generating €4.9 billion in revenues. The company brings together architects, analysts, designers, engineers, project planners, and sustainability experts to solve complex infrastructure and environmental challenges, serving sectors such as energy, water, real estate, and transportation.

Arcadis has a presence in Spain, with job openings for roles like MEP Consultant Engineer and Building Consultancy Consultant. The company emphasizes sustainability, aiming to become net zero by 2035, and offers opportunities for international professionals to work on impactful projects in a collaborative environment.

Industry
Architecture and Engineering Consultancy
Founded
1888
Employees
10,000+
Headquarters
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Good to know if you are moving

  • Arcadis is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with a global presence in over 30 countries.
  • The company has job openings in Spain, including roles for MEP Consultant Engineer and Building Consultancy Consultant.
  • Arcadis employs over 34,000 people worldwide, offering opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure and environmental projects.
  • The company is committed to sustainability, with a target to become net zero by 2035.
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