At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.As a Associate Project Controls Consultant, the primary function of your role will be the management and delivery of project and programme controls for clients, addressing actual budget and forecast costs to effectively capture the business and project status.You will support the business and project delivery in all aspects. The role will be part of the AECOM Integrated Programme Controls team and demonstrable experience of delivery of PMO best practice in a consulting environment on infrastructure projects and programmes will be a key requirement of the role.Skilled in the use of company cornerstone systems and able to represent cost data formats necessary to control the project. Understands financial terminology and measures and recognizes the financial impact of various project actions. Participates in analysing and using financial data to identify key project issues. Able to use drawings and specifications in the establishment of project baseline data. Knowledgeable of accounting principles with extensive understanding of the way the company establishes and documents the financial position. Prepares revised cost forecast for select accounts. Prepares analysis of progress trends and cost impact. May participate in reviewing and approving contractor invoices. Works hands on with earned value monitoring.Evaluates manpower, labour hour, and labour cost requirements versus budget limitations including preparation of variance analysis. Prepares expenditure forecasts to identify critical points in project funding. Maintains tracking database to ensure that subcontractor funding is aligned with work authorization and expenditures.Understands the way profits on projects are budgeted and the extent to which the budget value is achieved. Possesses the knowledge of scope control and change management. Involved in the tracking system to ensure that project management is fully aware of detailed change order status.Familiar with basic cost/schedule integration and basic critical path analysis and other rescheduling concepts. Conducts or assists in performance measurement and associated cost trending. Prepares and assists in various levels of project reporting.Participates in and may lead project cost review meetings.Assists in procedure development and implementation.Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.Why not give our AECOM Buildings + Places page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see first hand the difference we're making in the industry!To join us as a Associate Project Controls Consultant here’s what we’re looking for:Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised and accredited university or hold a project controls or management qualification (APMG Planning and Controls, Prince2, RICS, APM, MICE, CIOB).Proven experience and excellent working knowledge gained in a multi-discipline project environment in Cost Control or Planning & Scheduling.Experience in the implementation of Earned Value Management based Project Control systems, in accordance with relevant national standards.Practical ability to utilise critical project management concepts (e.g., EVM, project planning, risk analysis, configuration management.Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project or other Planning software and PowerBI.Flexibility to travel and work in different sectors.Good people management and task facilitation skills.Technical professional with extensive project controls experience.Knowledge of engineering and construction management.Working knowledge of current methodologies and tools related to managing projects.Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.About AECOMAECOM is the world’s 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 private-sector 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com 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 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.Project ManagementExperience level: AssociateIndustry: Construction
Associate Project Consultant in London employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in the South East, where you can make a meaningful impact on transport planning while enjoying a range of personalised benefits tailored to support your well-being and professional aspirations.
