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AECOM Associate Cost Manager in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Job Description
As an Associate Cost Manager you will need to have proven experience gained within a consultancy or client organisation (Healthcare and Science sectors preferable) with the ability to undertake a lead role on medium to large size Healthcare, Life Sciences and Tertiary Education projects, with minimal supervision whilst providing line management support as part of your duties. You will be expected to work as part of an integrated team in our Cambridge office, the role covering the whole project lifecycle from initial inception and business case development, through the design process, procurement process, site delivery, commissioning phase and defects management.
Lead Cost Management commissions, taking responsibility for their successful delivery; particularly in the healthcare and higher education sectors.
Provide effective support and mentoring to Senior Cost Managers, Cost Managers, Graduates and Apprentices.
Ensure commissions are managed and completed efficiently, on time and to the client’s satisfaction.
Develop strong reciprocal relationships with clients and members of the project team.
Be the primary interface with AECOM clients (new and existing).
Ensure all staff members reporting to you have current and relevant training.
Manage the delivery of cost management team outputs, in accordance with agreed timescales and quality standards.
Provide full Cost Management duties to AECOM clients.
Managing and motivating a project team of surveyors.
High degree of flexibility and creativity, excellent presentational skills and an ability to communicate effectively with clients and consultants.
The delivery of Cost Management Services within a Client focused and highly motivated professional team.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Degree Qualified – BSc or MSc – in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management.
Professionally Qualified – ideally Chartered Quantity Surveying Status with the RICS, CIOB or other equivalent institution.
Proven experience in a consulting environment providing the full spectrum of Cost Management services including Pre-Contract Estimating; Procurement; Contract Administration, Cost Reporting and Final Account resolution.
Application of JCT and NEC standard forms of contract.
Understanding of a variety of project types/sizes/sectors, particularly healthcare and higher education.
Proven ability to advise clients and design teams on cost, value and risk, not just cost in isolation.
Excellent IT Skills and the ability to utilise digital measurement, cost planning and tender document tools shall be essential.
Ability to manage relationships effectively, identifying and resolving issues at the earliest possible opportunity.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professionally Qualified – ideally Chartered Quantity Surveying Status with the RICS, CIOB or other equivalent institution.
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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. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. 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. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
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.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10105433
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Survey & Estimation
Work Location Model: Hybrid