Senior Cost Manager - Water

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Are you a talented and ambitious Senior Cost Manager based in the Southwest looking to work on exciting infrastructure projects that can change the world projects that are always more complex and innovative than the last

We are looking for Cost Managers to support our exciting growth plans working with our key infrastructure clients in the Southwest particularly in the water and environment sectors supporting the successful delivery of their capital projects and programmes of work. You will be joining an established team of likeminded experts that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting edge solutions.
 

Heres what youll do

As a Senior Cost Manager within our Buildings & Places Infrastructure team you will provide a comprehensive accurate and value driven service for large high profile and exciting key clients within the water sector such as Southwest Water and the Environment Agency. The role may also present opportunities to work across highways rail and power sectors delivering projects for clients such as Highways England Network Rail and National Grid.

The role will cover all aspects of cost management throughout the whole project lifecycle from initial inception / business case through to completion / commissioning. The role also provides the opportunity to support the growth of the business and management/development of team members.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Deliver all aspects of cost management from inception of a project through to completion working with peers and Directors client and others as required; Including (but not limited to) feasibility estimates cost planning (presenting with no supervision) contract procurement tender documentation value engineering and commercial awareness fee generation risk management dispute resolution post contract management (competent in cost reporting) agreement of final accounts.
• 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.
• Help 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 support 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. 

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible 

Heres what were looking for:

• Experience and strong track record in the Cost Management/Quantity Surveying field ideally working on large scale infrastructure projects.
• 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 multiorganisation collaborative teams
• Experience of working within a client organization either directly or through a colocation/secondment arrangement would be of benefit.
• Ability to identify and influence key client stakeholders building effective relationships to grow workload/portfolio
• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• Accredited MRICS (or working towards membership)

Additional Information :

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.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

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 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.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or longterm condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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