Cost Manager (Infrastructure Construction Consultancy)

Overview

As a Cost Manager in AECOM’s Buildings & Places Infrastructure team, you will steer cost management across major infrastructure projects from inception to completion. You’ll work with a cross-functional, client-facing group to deliver accurate, value-driven cost plans, procurements, and final accounts, strengthening client relationships and project value. You’ll operate on highways, rail, and power sectors for high-profile clients, shaping commercial outcomes and performance standards. This role offers impact through innovative, complex projects that uplift communities.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• compensation, benefits and well-being programs
• global firm opportunities
• flexible work arrangements
• equal opportunity employer
• career growth and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Deliver all aspects of cost management from inception to completion across the project lifecycle
• Conduct feasibility estimates and cost planning with minimal supervision
• Manage contract procurement, tender documentation, and value engineering
• Maintain commercial awareness, risk management, and dispute resolution throughout projects
• Oversee post-contract cost reporting and agreement of final accounts
• Foster high standards of professional competence and client-facing excellence
• Drive performance standards and technical excellence via internal networks
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to grow the portfolio

Key requirements

• Experience in Cost Management/Quantity Surveying within infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts (PSC and ECC)
• Experience of cost/commercial management in integrated, multi-organisation teams
• Experience in a client organization or through secondment/colocation is beneficial
• Ability to identify and influence key client stakeholders to grow workload
• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• MRICS accreditation or working towards it

• Excellent communication with clients and teams
• Relationship-building and stakeholder management
• Collaborative and proactive problem-solving
• NEC4 suite knowledge (PSC, ECC)
• Cost management and cost reporting
• Tender documentation and contract procurement

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