Are you a talented and ambitious Cost Manager based in the Southwest looking to work on exciting infrastructure projects that can change the world, projects that are always more complex and innovative than the last?
We are looking for experienced Cost Managers and Senior Cost Managers to support our exciting growth plans, working with our key infrastructure clients in the Southwest, particularly in the water and environment sectors, supporting the successful delivery of their capital projects and programmes of work. You will be joining an established team of like-minded experts that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions.
Here’s what you’ll do:
As a Cost Manager within our Buildings & Places Infrastructure team, you will provide a comprehensive, accurate and value-driven service for large, high-profile and exciting key clients within the water sector, such as South West Water and the Environment Agency. The role may also present opportunities to work across highways, rail and power sectors, delivering projects for clients such as Highways England, Network Rail and National Grid.
The role will cover all aspects of cost management throughout the whole project lifecycle from initial inception/business case through to completion/commissioning. The role also provides the opportunity to support the growth of the business and management/development of team members.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
* Lead and deliver all aspects of cost management from inception of a project through to completion, working with peers and Directors, clients and others as required; including feasibility estimates, cost planning (presenting with no supervision), contract procurement, tender documentation, value engineering and commercial awareness, fee generation, risk management, dispute resolution, post contract management (competent in cost reporting), agreement of final accounts.
* Achieve the highest standards of professional competence and demonstrate this ability in all dealings with clients and professional contacts, reinforcing the profile of the company.
* Drive performance standards and technical excellence through expert communication and effective use of the performance management process and AECOM technical practice networks.
* Maintain and develop good relationships with clients, taking every opportunity to uphold and increase the profile of the firm as a provider of professional, premium quality services to the construction industry.
* Actively support the internal team and manage more junior staff on technically complex projects.
* Develop marketing opportunities and where appropriate bring to the attention of Directors and the Business Development Department, in order that they may assist in following up potential leads enabling the development of new business.
Skills/experience required:
* Significant experience and strong track record in the Cost Management/Quantity Surveying field, ideally working on large scale infrastructure projects.
* Good working knowledge of NEC4 suite of contracts, particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).
* Experience of undertaking cost/commercial management as part of integrated, multi-organisation, collaborative teams.
* Experience of working within a client organization, either directly or through a colocation/secondment arrangement would be of benefit.
* Ability to identify and influence key client stakeholders, building effective relationships to grow workload/portfolio.
If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.
Qualifications
Here’s what we’re looking for:
* Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent);
* Accredited MRICS (or working towards membership).
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [emailprotected].
Your Benefits Will Include:
Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a highly competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.
Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
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