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Arcadis

Cost Manager

Arcadis

. Lead construction and capital projects for Higher Education clients from planning through to handover .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing construction and capital projects within the Higher Education sector, focusing on client relationship management, budget oversight, and compliance with JCT contracts. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver projects efficiently from planning through to handover.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Project ManagementClient Relationship ManagementJCT Suite of ContractsBid WritingHigher Education Project Experience

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Hard Skills
Construction Project ManagementCapital Project DeliveryRefurbishmentFit-OutInfrastructure SchemesRisk ManagementGovernanceContract ComplianceMulti-Project CoordinationStakeholder Engagement
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationTeam LeadershipClient EngagementAccount Growth SupportCommercial Awareness
Certifications & Qualifications
MRICSMAPM
Industry Keywords
Higher EducationBuilt EnvironmentLaboratory Building ExperienceTechnical Building Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead construction and capital projects for Higher Education clients from planning through to handover
  • Manage budgets, programme, risk, governance, and contract compliance
  • Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors
  • Build strong client relationships and support account growth
  • Contribute to bid writing, tenders, and proposal development
  • Drive high-quality, efficient, and commercially successful delivery
  • Deliver projects from early planning and procurement through site delivery, handover, and close out
  • Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Support service delivery, client relationship management, account leadership, and bid support

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven Project Manager experience in construction or the built environment
  • Experience delivering capital projects, refurbishment, fit-out, or infrastructure schemes
  • Higher Education project experience strongly preferred
  • Strong client management, commercial, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience managing complex projects in live environments
  • Bid writing or account management experience desirable
  • Experience administering JCT Suite of contracts
  • MRICS or MAPM accreditation advantageous
  • Laboratory or specialist technical building experience advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Skills-based career development approach
  • Meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions
  • Equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging commitment
  • Supportive workplace culture
  • Career growth opportunities