Associate Cost Manager (Construction Consultancy)

About Us:

AECOM’s Cost Management team play a critical role in the conceptualisation and creation of amazing spaces, delivering projects and buildings that define skylines and communities. We are part of the UK AECOM Buildings & Places with headquarters in Aldgate, London, and are looking for an Associate Level Cost Management Professional to join our expanding Cambridge Team.

Start here, Grow here.

As an Associate Cost Manager you will need to have proven experience gained within a consultancy or client organisation where you will have had a focus on capital projects, ideally within the Higher Education, Healthcare or Life Sciences sector. You will have the ability to undertake a lead role on medium to large size 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.

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. 

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.

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