Senior MEP Cost Consultant Birmingham, England
Job description
Closing Date: 5th March
Why Arup?
What sets Arup apart is that its cost managers and quantity surveyors are fully integrated into the engineering environment to provide an effective means of achieving the client's objectives. They contribute to projects with in-depth knowledge of built environment design and the concerns of designers and clients. They share the firm's commitment to sustainable development, project performance and life-cycle analysis.
"One of the benefits of Arup employee-owned business model is that I feel like I have total control over my future at Arup, it’s reassuring to know that business decisions are made by my fellow colleagues rather than a collective group of individuals at the top of a hierarchy. The introduction of Arup’s flexible working policy “work-unbound” really helps in getting a great work life balance.
Working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects, not just in the UK but globally really inspires me realise my own potential. I am given the exposure and face challenges to find the solutions that have never been found before, this makes working at Arup extremely rewarding, knowing that I’m making a difference."
- Senior Quantity Surveyor, Harpal Mehmi - Cost Management.
The Opportunity
Through continued evolution and growth, our Cost Management team is seeking to recruit professionally qualified Senior Quantity Surveyors / Consultants to join us in a combined and exciting environment on a variety of different MEP projects across the Data Centre, Energy, SIT, Infrastructure, Healthcare Transport, Water & Resources & more!
The Cost Management Function sits within Advisory Services portfolio as part of our Programme and Project Management Group and deliver services across a broad range sectors.
The role involves working within the cost team, both senior and junior team members, on an array of testing and rewarding projects, gaining new skills and knowledge whilst having the opportunity to work collaboratively with our design specialists. You will be accountable for managing your own work, proactively delivering project tasks in all aspects of the PQS functions
Is this role right for you?
- Ideally you will have degree (Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or other related MEP engineering qualifications) or equivalent experience and must be professionally qualified / chartered (MRICS or similar).
- You will have UK based QS / Cost Management experience on MEP projects
- You are flexible and adaptable in approach to projects you will work on, have strong technical capabilities and accuracy in work & high standards
- You are a self-starter, able to plan and be responsible for project deliverables within small team, managing deadlines, supervising & checking colleagues work whilst being able to work independently when required, but also collaboratively within a team.
Interested in applying? Submit your cv and we will be in touch! Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email me on [email protected]
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Rewards and Benefits
We care about you and want you to perform at your best, which is why we offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in our sector.
As a member organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance).
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different people, shared values.
At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.
At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.
At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.
At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.
Learn how our Work Unbound initiative is giving all our members greater flexibility in deciding how and where they work
Our Application Process
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