Associate Cost Manager - #2187666

We are looking for experienced Associate Cost Managers to support our exciting growth plans, working with our key infrastructure clients across Scotland, the Midlands and North of England, particularly within the water and environment sectors. You will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of major capital projects and programmes of work while joining an established team of like-minded professionals who are passionate about innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions.

As a Associate Cost Manager within our Buildings & Places Infrastructure team, you will provide a comprehensive, accurate and value-driven service for large, high-profile clients within the water sector, including Scottish Water and the Environment Agency.

This role covers all aspects of cost management throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial inception and business case development through to project completion and commissioning. It also provides the opportunity to support business growth while contributing to the management and development of less experienced team members.

Here's what you'll do:

• Lead and deliver all aspects of cost management from inception of a project through to completion.
• Achieve the highest standards of professional competence and to 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, take 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.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you to join our team. Here, we don't just deliver infrastructure projects; we help uplift communities and improve lives.

Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Here's what we're looking for:

• 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.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent);
• Accredited MRICS (or working towards membership)

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