Cost Manager (Infrastructure Construction Consultancy) in Cardiff

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Start here. Grow here. Are you a talented and ambitious Cost Manager based in the Southwest looking to work on exciting infrastructure projects that can change the world? 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 like-minded experts that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting edge solutions. As a 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. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work on projects across the highways, rail and power sectors, 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.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• 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 feasibility estimates, cost planning, contract procurement, tender documentation, value engineering and commercial awareness, fee generation, risk management, dispute resolution, post contract management, agreement of final accounts.
• Achieve the highest standards of professional competence and 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, taking every opportunity to uphold and increase the profile of the firm as a provider of professional, premium quality services to the construction industry.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Experience gained in the Cost Management/Quantity Surveying field, ideally working on 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, multi-organisation, 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).

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re 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 well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.