2019-09-12
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Ashford
United Kingdom
United Kingdom - Kent, Ashford
Job Summary
Start date : 17th Sep 2019
Closing date : 14th Oct 2019
Salary : Competitive
About AECOM
AECOM is a global network of experts working with clients, communities and colleagues to develop and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most complex challenges.
Delivering clean water and energy. Building iconic skyscrapers. Planning new cities. Restoring damaged environments. Connecting people and economies with roads, bridges, tunnels and transit systems. Designing parks where children play. Helping governments maintain stability and security.
We connect expertise across services, markets, and geographies to deliver transformative outcomes. Worldwide, we design, build, finance, operate and manage projects and programs that unlock opportunities, protect our environment and improve people’s lives.
Cost Management Team in Ashford
An opportunity to join an experienced team, working on a variety of projects throughout the South East of England.
Key Responsibilities
As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will provide a comprehensive, accurate and value-driven service for large, high profile clients, to include
Estimating, cost planning, contract procurement, tender documentation, value engineering and commercial awareness, fee generation, dispute resolution, post-contract management.
Awareness of and the ability to 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.
Minimum Requirements
Ideally PQS experience of the full project life cycle.
Ability to work with little or no supervision on projects of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors and appropriate problem solving.
Preferred Qualifications
Ideally Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar and have, or be working towards, Chartered status with the RICS.
Full UK driving license
Your benefits will include:
Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is
pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions
inclusion, diversity and overall
employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our
core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only
delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Cost Management and Consulting Services
Business Line Buildings & Places
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United Kingdom
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 223426BR
Clearance Required No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.