Reinstatement Cost Assessment (RCA) Consultant

Arcadis; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in Glasgow is seeking a Chartered cost consultant to join their Reinstatement Cost Consultancy Team. This full-time role offers flexibility for home working. Responsibilities include managing a growing RCA team, providing consultancy support, and overseeing project financials. Ideal candidates are MRICS qualified with strong communication and financial skills. The company is committed to diversity and sustainability.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified with experience in RCA preparation.
• Effective communication and service delivery skills.
• Strong team player who guides junior members.
• Detail-oriented and organized with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop the RCA team and manage service delivery.
• Provide general cost consultancy advice on various projects.
• Engage in client development and enhance service excellence.
• Oversee financial management of RCA projects.

Skills

MRICS qualified

Effective communication

Service delivery skills

Relationship-building

Financial management

Job description

Overview

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

A full-time role working in the UK Reinstatement Cost Consultancy Team. UK based but with flexibility to accommodate home working. The role requires flexibility and a willingness to support on occasions outside of core hours to meet client and delivery deadlines. We are looking for a Chartered (MRICS) cost consultant to predominately work within the Reinstatement Cost Assessment (RCA) team but also provide cost consultancy support to the Building Consultancy team.

The RCA team is established and growing as a service stream. The role includes supporting the existing UK RCA team, coordinating and managing our RCA support team in Manila, and liaising with colleagues across Europe. There will also be a need to provide general cost consultancy advice to Building Consultancy projects including Capex analysis, real estate and mergers & acquisitions, construction, procurement, refurbishment and maintenance works, dilapidations, and other professional services tasks. There is potential for financial management of RCA projects and career development in team growth, revenue generation, and client development.

Responsibilities

• Reinstatement Cost Assessment (RCA): Support and develop the RCA team, coordinating with Manila support and collaborating across Europe. Manage service delivery and provide bid support for portfolio and framework RCA bids.
• Cost Consultancy: Offer general cost consultancy advice on a variety of projects, including Capex analysis, construction, procurement, and maintenance works. Collaborate with Building Consultancy teams and wider business for seamless support.
• Client and Team Development: Engage in client development and sales, ensuring service excellence. Prepare marketing materials and capability statements. Develop and enforce new processes for quality and consistency.
• Financial Management: Oversee financial management of RCA projects, with potential for career growth through team development and revenue generation.

Qualifications & Experience

• MRICS qualified with experience in RCA preparation.
• Effective communication, service delivery, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage client expectations and deliver accurate, timely work outputs.
• Strong team player who guides junior members.
• Articulate, detail-oriented, and organised.
• Multidisciplinary experience with a global perspective.
• Proactive, flexible, innovative, and self-motivated.
• Demonstrates sound financial management and confidentiality.

Why Arcadis?

We offer meaningful work and a culture that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to empowering every employee to be their best and to delivering sustainable solutions for a more prosperous world.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Professional Services

We are an equal opportunity employer. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging is central to our work. We aim to be an employer of choice and value diverse experiences to drive innovation.

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