2020-03-06
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
London
United Kingdom
United Kingdom - London, London
Job Summary
Are you a Cost Manager looking to work on building projects that can change the world, projects that are always more complex and innovative than the last?
If so we are looking for an experienced Associate to join our team in London to work on a wide range of high profile Commercial Schemes in London with leading developers and end-users. You will be joining a team of like-minded experts that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting edge solutions.
About Us:
AECOM plays a critical role in the conceptualisation and creation of amazing spaces, delivering projects and buildings that define skylines and communities. AECOM Buildings & Places is made up of dedicated teams delivering projects in Commercial, Residential, Workplace, Retail, Hospitality, Sports Venues, Education, Government and Healthcare.
We are friendly, vibrant, busy and motivated with an established track record of successfully delivering local and overseas projects. Some of our flagship work in recent years include; Bloomberg HQ, The Shard, Soho Place, 100 Bishopsgate, White Collar Factor, Battersea Power Station Phase 3, Greenwich Peninsula, Apple HQ, Tate Modern, working with Clients such as Derwent London, Land Securities, British Land, Knight Dragon and Sellar in London to name but a few.
About Our Team: Our Team in London consists of around 170 cost managers, working across sectors and is part of our wider 500 strong UK+I Cost Management team.
Job Responsibilities:
Lead Cost Management commissions, taking responsibility for their successful delivery.
Provide effective support and mentoring to Senior Cost Managers, Cost Managers, Graduates and Apprentices.
Ensures commissions are managed and completed efficiently, on time and to the client’s satisfaction.
Develops strong reciprocal relationships with clients and members of the project team.
Be the primary interface with AECOM clients (new and existing).
Ensure all staff members reporting to you have current and relevant training.
Manage the delivery of cost management team outputs, in accordance with agreed timescales and quality standards.
Provide full Cost Management duties to AECOM clients.
Managing and motivating a project team of surveyors.
Approach to all projects requires a high degree of flexibility and creativity, excellent presentational skills and an ability to communicate effectively with clients and consultants. The successful candidate shall be charged with the delivery of Cost Management Services within our Client focused and highly motivated professional team.
Minimum Requirements
Degree Qualified – BSc or MSc – in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management.
Professionally Qualified – ideally Chartered Quantity Surveying Status with the RICS, CIOB or other equivalent institution.
Significant + proven experience in a consulting environment providing the full spectrum of CM services including Pre Contract Estimating; Procurement; Contract Administration, Cost Reporting and Final Account resolution.
Understanding of JCT
Proven ability to advise clients and design teams on cost, value and risk, not just cost in isolation.
Excellent IT Skills and the ability to utilise digital measurement, cost planning and tender document tools shall be essential.
Understanding of a variety of project types/sizes/sectors. Residential, Commercial, WorkPlace
Ability to manage relationships effectively, identifying and resolving issues at the earliest possible opportunity.
Is accountable and responsible for own actions and those of your team.
Ability to work under own initiative where appropriate working closely with the Management Team in the delivery of some of our highest profile project.
Experienced in managing, motivating and developing a project team.
Ability and experience of building positive long term relationships with clients.
Demonstrates the ability to lead major bids
Preferred Qualifications
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. 232794BR
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.