Apprentice Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager - Birmingham (2027 start) - #2195942

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 a full time Apprentice / Trainee Cost Manager to join our Birmingham team. Being a part of this team, will not only allow you to develop your skills to become a qualified Cost Manager but will also give you the opportunity to provide meaningful contributions to our client base and growth of the team.

Job Responsibilities:

You will have chance to be involved in all stages of a project; from initial project definition and brief, cost planning, through to procurement, construction and building use, you have opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients including some very high profile names, often working alongside other construction professionals in multi-disciplinary teams.

The Cost Management role we offer can be varied and is dependent on the client, sector and project we are working for. The role is generally split in to pre and post contract duties, which can include the following:

Pre-Contract:

• Cost modelling and cost planning
• Benchmarking
• Value and risk analysis
• Lifecycle costing
• Procurement tasks and managing tender processes
• Compilation of contract documentation

Post Contract:

• Attendance at site progress meetings
• Completion of valuations
• Financial reporting
• Due diligence reporting
• Review and management of change control procedures

No relevant experience is necessary. The position is ideally suited to school leavers at A-Level standard (or equivalent) who can demonstrate:

• Minimum 112 UCAS points (or equivalent) achieved or predicted.
• Minimum of grade 5 in Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent)
• Show an aptitude towards good logic, analytical and numerical skills
• Demonstrate an interest in and a desire to pursue a career in Quantity Surveying
• Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities.
• Practical, adaptable and enthusiastic
• English language proficient, holding excellent communication skills.

The successful candidate will work towards the Chartered Surveyor (Quantity Surveying) Degree Apprenticeship at Birmingham City University.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis. Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.

You must have permanent right to work in the UK &/or Ireland as we unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.