Associate Cost Manager (Infrastructure Consultancy)

Overview

In this role, you will lead cost management across the project lifecycle for high-profile infrastructure programs in water and environment. You’ll work within the Buildings & Places Infrastructure team to deliver value-driven cost control for clients like Anglian Water and the Environment Agency while collaborating with cross-functional professionals. You’ll influence outcomes through early cost planning, procurement, value engineering, and post-contract reporting, shaping the financial success of major projects. This is a chance to develop leadership skills and help grow the business in a global, equity-focused firm that values innovation and community impact.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• competitive compensation and benefits
• global opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of cost management from project inception to completion, including feasibility, cost planning, procurement, tender docs, value engineering, risk management, disputes, and final accounts
• Maintain high professional standards in client interactions and uphold the firm’s profile
• Drive performance and technical excellence through effective communication and active participation in technical networks
• Foster strong client relationships and promote the firm’s premium services in the construction sector
• Support internal team development and mentor junior staff on complex projects
• Identify marketing opportunities and escalate potential leads to Directors and Business Development to grow the portfolio

Key requirements

• Significant, proven experience in Cost Management/Quantity Surveying on large-scale infrastructure projects
• Chartered status with RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts, especially PSC and ECC
• Experience delivering cost/ commercial management within integrated, multi-organization teams
• Experience working with or within client organizations; stakeholder influence and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage and influence key client stakeholders to grow workload

• Stakeholder management
• Leadership and mentoring
• Strong communication and collaboration
• Cost management / Quantity Surveying
• Cost planning and value engineering
• Contract knowledge (NEC4 PSC/ECC)

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