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Senior cost manager – engineering services

Melbourne
Poutrix
Costs Manager
Posted: 4 June
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Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager specialising in Engineering Services (MEP) to join our Cost and Commercial Management Team in leading the delivery of multiple commissions and supporting our local teams across the infrastructure and data centre sectors. Reporting directly to the Associate Director (Engineering Services Lead), we look for someone with drive, ambition, deep technical expertise in MEP cost management, and a track record of delivering high‐performing outcomes.

Role Accountabilities
* Supporting the development of the Arcadis Cost and Commercial Management (MEP) offering in a client‐facing role, through high‐quality service delivery.
* Delivering sound and effective commercial management and quantity surveying services, leading by example to achieve company goals and championing a people‐first culture.
* Supporting proposals, client briefs, and project execution plans whilst collaborating with project and business stakeholders including engineering partners.
* Delivering commissions within the framework of risk, sustainability and environmental considerations, while maintaining focus on time, cost and quality.
Qualifications & Experience
* A relevant degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying, supported by engineering services‐related qualifications – tertiary education is preferred but not essential.
* Demonstrated consultancy experience in engineering services cost management within infrastructure, data centres, energy systems or complex building projects.
* Experience with MEP cost planning, estimating, procurement, benchmarking and technical risk assessments across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic disciplines.
* A minimum of six years post‐qualified experience in a similar role.
* Professional accreditation (RICS and/or AIQS) or a clear commitment to completing this.
* Experience in leading cost management services across a variety of MEP‐heavy projects.
* A strong commercial background, including familiarity with contractual conditions and procedures (local and international), and the ability to assess technical and commercial risk.
* An innovation mindset, with the ability to challenge the status quo.
* Exceptional teamwork skills that promote collaboration, innovation and a team culture where our people can grow, perform and succeed.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

As an equal opportunity employer, we value and promote diversity at Arcadis and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Veterans and spouses are invited to apply. 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.

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