Assistant Cost Manager/ Cost Manager (Water Sector)
Are you a Cost/Commercial Management professional looking to work on projects that make a difference and enhance the world around us? If so, we are looking for Assistant Cost Managers and Cost Managers, with a history of delivering in the Water industry to join our Infrastructure Cost Management team. AECOM has secured positions on frameworks with several Water Companies, providing Cost/Commercial Management opportunities across our North, Midlands and Scotland Region operating from 8 regional offices. We also have nationwide opportunities with various government bodies.
The role will cover the whole project lifecycle from initial inception, through the design, procurement process, and onto the site delivery and commissioning phases. As an Assistant Cost Manager/ Cost Manager, you will work with an Associate to successfully cost‑commercially manage, coordinate and deliver water projects, providing client‑side cost/commercial management support during all stages of the project delivery lifecycle from option studies to construction tender support through to NEC contract administration and on‑site delivery.
Responsibilities
* Support Cost/Commercial Management commissions, taking responsibility for their successful delivery.
* Participation in appropriate meetings and proactively engaging in discussions, contributing to the PEP, preparing cost reports, assisting with procurement strategies and tender documentation, general post‑contract commercial management and administration.
* Proactively engage with Client, contractor, and other stakeholders, being aware of the scope of service and ensuring delivery within the agreed parameters and helping to prevent disputes whenever possible.
* Client‑side cost management, including stakeholder, risk, and contract management.
* Support projects and commissions to be delivered to the satisfaction of the client for quality, cost, and time.
* Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the cross‑functional team.
* Support business development opportunities with existing and new clients.
* Provide support on contract management services on NEC4 contracts, administering through a contract management system.
* Advise the client on procurement strategies and review tender documentation.
Qualifications
* Infrastructure cost/commercial management experience (Water industry experience desirable).
* Knowledge and understanding of the NEC suite of contracts, particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).
* Experience working as part of an integrated, multi‑organisation, collaborative team.
* Good communication and organisational skills.
* Relationship‑building skills – an ability to build strong relationships with clients, teams, and stakeholders, and to maintain networks of business contacts.
* Able to work under own initiative where appropriate, working closely with the Senior Project Managers and Associates in the delivery of projects.
* A team player with a 'can‑do' attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful, and flexible.
* Excellent IT skills and the ability to utilise current digital tools.
* Excellent numeracy, verbal, and written communication skills.
* Ability to manage relationships both internally and externally.
* Keen to work as part of a team and to develop and progress career development.
* Engenders a right‑first‑time approach.
* Supporter of social and CSR activities, promoting a positive and enjoyable workplace.
* At least 3 years of experience in a consulting or contractor environment.
* A relevant degree such as quantity surveying or a related subject, or equivalent experience in industry for exceptional candidates.
* Working towards becoming a member of a related professional body (e.g., RICS or equivalent) – desirable.
* You may be required to undertake and successfully complete security screening checks.
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