Associate Cost Manager (Construction Consultancy)

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Our Birmingham Cost Management team continues to grow, with specific growth demand within the Commercial, Industrial and Logistics, Residential and Education markets where we have successfully secured positions with many high-profile clients and some key local projects and programs in the industry. As a direct result of this growth, we are currently seeking an Associate Cost Manager to join our Birmingham team.

You will be expected to work as part of an integrated team, with the role of Associate Cost Manager 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.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Lead Cost Management commissions, taking responsibility for their successful delivery;
• 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).
• Attend networking events and other business development opportunities.
• 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. 

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