Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 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.
Role description:
As a
Assistant/Estimator, you will support the delivery of accurate and reliable cost planning and estimating services across infrastructure, transportation, and electricity transmission projects. Working closely with senior/associate cost consultants and project teams, you will contribute to cost analysis, benchmarking, and preparation of cost models, supporting Arcadis’ commitment to sustainable solutions and cost transparency.
Role accountabilities:
- Assist in developing detailed and accurate cost plans and estimates for construction activities (civil, mechanical, electrical) within infrastructure and transport projects.
- Support the preparation of cost models, cost breakdown structures (CBS) under guidance.
- Contribute to cost analysis, competitive benchmarking, and presentation of findings to internal teams.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation with support.
- Conduct quantity take-offs and input data into BoQ.
- Engage with suppliers and evaluate quotations.
- Maintain a database of cost costing and vendor information.
- Use cost planning and estimating software (e.g., Cost-X, CANDY) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for analysis and reporting.
- Collaborate with strategic sourcing, contract management, and project teams to ensure accuracy of cost plans.
- Maintain strong attention to detail and accuracy in all deliverables.
- Support the implementation of Arcadis’ sustainability and carbon reduction strategies in cost planning.
- Engage in continuous professional development and support knowledge-sharing within the team.
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
- Min 2 years (Assistant level) and 4 years (Estimator) experience in cost planning and estimating within infrastructure, transportation, or electricity transmission sectors.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and project documents.
- Familiarity with relevant cost estimating software and data analysis tools (CANDY and Cost X).
- Good understanding of standard methods of measurement (CESMM 4).
- Degree or working towards a degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Eligible for national security vetting (BPSS, SE) depending on project requirements.
- Proficiency in using relevant data analysis and visualisation tools software (Power-Bi and Tableau).
Desirable:
- Experience with low-code/no-code platforms to automate workflows, streamline data management, and support digital transformation initiatives.
- Membership or working towards membership of a professional body (CIOB, RICS, ICE, etc.).
- Experience in project cost planning for regulated companies.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate in small teams and work independently.
- Passion for driving efficiency, innovation, and learning.
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. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
