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AECOM Associate Cost Manager - Workplace Solutions in London, United Kingdom
Company Description
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Job Description
Are you an Associate Cost Manager looking to work on building projects that can change the world, projects that are always more complex and innovative than the last?
If so, we are looking for an Associate Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join our London office, to work in our Workplace and Fit-out Team, providing a comprehensive, accurate and value driven service across a variety of high profile and exciting projects for key clients.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to progress and develop their career, whilst being involved in the delivery of an exciting and varied range or projects. You will be joining a group of like-minded professionals that have a passion for innovation, ESG and delivering cutting edge solutions.
You will also have access to AECOM’s industry leading personal development programme via AECOM University and leadership courses such as Evolve, through our structured Performance + Reward system as we are committed to supporting career development post qualification.
Landmark projects include:
Soho Place, 1 Triton Square, White Collar Factory, Bloomberg HQ, Battersea Power Station Phase 3, Greenwich Peninsula, the Sky Campus in Osterley and residential scheme at the old Lots Road Power Station. We deliver workplace and retail schemes for numerous Clients such as Derwent London, British Land, Jaguar Land Rover, Apple, M+S and John Lewis. We have delivered some of the most prestigious international projects including Commercial Towers in Bogota and the new Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal. We are fortunate enough to be on numerous Public Sector frameworks, giving us access so a wide variety of both Central Government and Local Authority schemes together with a wide mix of Health and Education projects. Our team is augmented by specialist MEP, Utilities and façade QS’s to ensure we deliver all of our clients a first-class service.
About Our Team:
Our Team in London consists of 130 cost managers, working across various sectors and is part of our wider 500 strong UK+I Cost Management team.
We are friendly, busy and motivated with an established track record of successfully delivering local and overseas projects.
The Workplace Solutions & Fit-out team are part of the wider London Cost Management team delivering all aspects of cost management services, covering the whole project lifecycle from initial inception / business case through to completion / commissioning and are looking to expand our team to deliver an exciting mix of projects across a range of sectors and clients.
Job Responsibilities:
As an Associate Cost Manager working within the wider team, you will lead and deliver in all aspects of cost management and quantity surveying from project inception to completion. You will work with an Associate or Director to successfully manage and deliver a number of projects, varying in complexity and value. You will drive performance standards through expert communication and effective use of the performance management process. Maintain and develop good relationships with clients, take every opportunity to uphold and increase the profile of the firm as a provider of professional, premium quality services to the construction industry. You will also be responsible for managing and mentoring junior staff to deliver our Cost Management service efficiently and effectively. Core responsibilities include:
Feasibility estimates
Procurement advice
Cost planning
Value and risk management
Post contract management
Change Management
JCT Contract Administration
Fee generation
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Degree Qualified – BSc or MSc – in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management
Professionally Qualified – ideally Chartered Quantity Surveying Status with the RICS or other equivalent institution.
Understanding of a variety of project types/sizes/sectors.
Office Fit-out or Workplace Solutions experience would be advantageous.
Understanding of JCT standard forms of contract
Proven ability to advise clients and design teams on cost, value and risk, not just cost in isolation.
Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.
Experience of working as part of integrated, multi-organisation, collaborative teams
Experience of working within a client organization, either directly or through a co-location/secondment arrangement would be of benefit
Preferred Experience:
A clear work history and proof of professional development and learning
Ideally you will live locally to the office or be willing to relocate
Ability to manage multiple projects for a variety private sector clients.
Prior line-management experience
Additional Information
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 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.
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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: J10092768
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Survey & Estimation
Work Location Model: Hybrid