2020-02-12
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Birmingham - Uk
United Kingdom
United Kingdom - West Midlands, Birmingham - UK
Job Summary
As an Associate with AECOM you’ll be given the opportunity to work on multi-million £ projects that make coming to work every day rewarding and exciting! You’ll be given the opportunity to lead and work with diverse teams encompassing some of the region’s top experts within their field. With Freedom to Grow you’ll be given the autonomy to choose how you want to work and from where to be able to deliver outstanding results!
Every day is a new day at AECOM, we’re growing and we want you to be a part of that journey!
Job Duties:
Lead significant Project Management Commissions, taking overall responsibility for their successful delivery
Provide oversight / strategic guidance /audit & review, to a portfolio of projects being lead within the cost centre
To be specifically responsible for delegated business development / marketing tasks
Provide effective Line Management to SPMs, PMs and APMs
Be the primary interface with AECOM clients (New and Existing)
Provide leadership within project management business and provide leadership and mentoring to the team
Ensure all staff members reporting to you have current and relevant training
Manage the delivery of project management team outputs, in accordance with agreed time-scales and quality standards
Co-ordination and sign off on all management information produced by project management teams prior to issue
To ‘win’ clients through strong business development skills
Management of tender documents, appraisals and negotiations
As an Associate you will be assessed by the extent to which:
Commissions are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently and on time
General line management responsibilities are effectively discharged and the project management team is led effectively
Strong relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional team
Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross- selling opportunities, are identified and acted upon
Minimum Requirements
Experienced in a Client management role – Able to manage the account in terms of projects that are ‘live’, plus seeking new opportunities.
Experience as Manager in a comparative business;
Proven track record of winning and retaining new Clients
Professional Qualified – ideally Project Management/Construction/Engineering/Quantity Surveying Degree
?Chartered Status with the RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE or other equivalent institution
Preferred Qualifications
Successful experience in several of the following sectors would be an advantage: commercial, retail, fit-out, mixed-use, residential development
APM affiliation preferred (as secondary accreditation)
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 Program and Project Management
Business Line Buildings & Places
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United Kingdom
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 230930BR
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.