Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Immediate Start

About our team:

We have an immediate opportunity for a Quantity Surveying graduate to work within our cost management team in Norwich to help provide construction cost management services to our clients in the UK Ireland and around the world. 

AECOM provides Cost Management services to Clients in both the public and private sector and to organisations in all areas of the Construction Industry including: 

• Commercial new build refurbishment and fit out for major property developers. 
• Manufacturing Industrial and Automotive facilities 
• Education establishments including schools academies colleges and universities.  
• Health and Science for leading edge health authorities and research organisations 
• Residential developments for major developers 
• Leisure and Culture projects such as theatres concerts halls and museums 
• Infrastructure schemes including large scale rail highways and water projects. 

What youll do:

As a Graduate you will have the opportunity to work on local projects as well as to interact with teams based across the UK&I  and potentially further afield

You will have the opportunity 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 will work with a wide variety of clients and designers including some very highprofile names.  We believe that doing the work itself gives the best opportunity to learn so you can expect to be given responsibility and will need to be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team all whilst receiving the guidance and support to allow you to develop.

Job Responsibilities:

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

PreContract: 

• Cost modelling and cost planning 
• Benchmarking 
• Value and Risk Analysis 
• Attending design team meetings
• 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. 

A Quantity Surveying Graduate at AECOM will have the opportunity to assist in all of the above tasks and see projects from inception to completion on site.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and wellbeing customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a worklife balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days.

Here is what you will get from us!

National chartership support network

The journey to Chartership is challenging however at AECOM we have a strong support network to help you be successful. Within each office a dedicated coordinator will connect you with a supervisor who will mentor you throughout whilst our dedicated Chartership Steering Group drives our strategy and maintains close relationships with our accrediting bodies.

Early Careers Training Programme

Our Training programme ADVANCE focuses on providing the necessary tools to navigate your early career with focus on EDI social value wellbeing career development and planning professional skills brand awareness and understanding AECOM processes. Delivered in person and online youll meet and work with senior leaders during the programme.

Well prepare you for your Chartership assessment with interactive presentation skills and case study training days that will develop skills that benefit you now and for times ahead. Underpinning our live and interactive content our bespoke AECOM University resource provides over 30 hours of selfdirected learning aligned to your Chartership pathway.

AECOM has been developing professionals for many years and benefits from an engaged Chartership community who support graduates in practicing for their assessment interview with mock interviews; creating assessment conditions for rehearsal and valuable feedback to be obtained.

Our monthly CPD programme delivered by internal and external subject matter experts will further enhance your technical understanding and embed a CPD habit that will support your professional development.  

Residential

Our Chartership Technical Training Residential; hosted at Aston Conference Centre provides graduates with the opportunity to build both their technical and interpersonal skills to support successful Chartership.

Over three days you will have opportunity to work with other graduates across disciplines laying the foundations of working relationships for the future. Our bespoke EQ workshop will enhance the themes explored in AECOMs ADVANCE programme and focus on building your selfawareness to support your career aspirations.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Bachelors or Masters degree (min 2:1 or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics (must be RICS /SCSI accredited) 
• Relevant  QS work experience on either the contracting or consulting side with a clear interest in a role within Consultancy moving forward
• You will have started your APC or have a clear plan & path in mind to achieve this.

Skills: 

• Effective decision making and strong verbal and written communication. 
• Proactive and driven approach to work and promoting success 
• Ability to working in a team of diverse individuals to meet common objectives. 
• Buyin to achieving deadlines set by Clients and Managers 
• Good organization skills: ability to manage multiple tasks and willingness to ask for help when needed as well as support other members of the team.
• Full UK driving licence & access to a car

We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at  At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives.

Additional Information :

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for an advanced offer start.    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 as we unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds 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 privatesector 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 youre 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 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 benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime