Job Description Are you a Project Director (Cost Manager) looking to work on building projects that can change the world, projects that are always more complex and innovative than the last? If so, we are looking for a Project Director level Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to join our team in London providing a comprehensive, accurate and value driven service across a variety of high profile and exciting projects for key clients. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to progress and develop their career, whilst being involved in the delivery of an exciting and varied range or projects. You will be joining a team of like-minded experts that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting edge solutions. About Us: AECOM plays a critical role in the conceptualisation and creation of amazing spaces, delivering projects and buildings that define skylines and communities. AECOM Buildings & Places is made up of dedicated teams delivering projects in Infrastructure, Commercial, Residential, Hospitality, Sports Venues, Workplaces, Education, Government and Healthcare. About Our Team: Our Team in London consists of 130 cost managers, working across various sectors and is part of our wider 500 strong UKI Cost Management team. We are friendly, busy and motivated with an established track record of successfully delivering local and overseas projects. Some of our flagship work in recent years include; No1 Undershaft, Bloomberg HQ, The Shard, Soho Place, 100 Bishopsgate, White Collar Factor, Battersea Power Station Phase 3, Greenwich Peninsula, Apple HQ, Tate Modern, working with Clients such as Derwent London, Land Securities, British Land, Knight Dragon and Sellar in London to name but a few. Job Responsibilities: As a Project Director working within the wider team, you will lead and deliver in all aspects of cost management and quantity surveying from project inception to completion. You will be primarily working alongside other Directors to successfully manage, grow and deliver cost management duties on various projects across London and some international clients. The role will entail direct client liaising, acting as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and are specifically responsible for business development / winning new commissions/marketing objectives. The role will cover the whole project lifecycle from a cost management perspective. You should possess the skills and experience to actively lead and support the internal team, manage and mentor staff on individual projects as well as technically complex projects, typically £100m (construction cost); taking overall responsibility for their successful delivery. To provide oversight / strategic guidance /audit & review, to a portfolio of projects being led within the London, the South East of England and beyond. You will help develop collaborative relationships with our existing clients and other professional colleagues within the industry. Demonstrate an ability and desire to obtain an increased understanding of a client’s business, demonstrating client focus. You will be connected, organised and self-motivated, being able to successfully work with minimum supervision. Successful delivery of projects, ensuring tasks on projects are resourced, managed and completed efficiently, on time and with a keen desire to maintain client’s satisfaction leading to continued and further business. Day to day main client point of contact for projects. Be enquiring, proactive and challenge where appropriate our own existing methods/processes to demonstrate value for money to the client. Minimum Requirements: New Build Commercial Office /Residential / Mixed-use experience would be advantageous. Understanding of a variety of project types/sizes/sectors. Good working knowledge & understanding of JCT suite of contracts, particularly the Professional Services Proven ability to advise clients and design teams on cost, value and risk, not just cost in isolation. Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills. Experience of working as part of integrated, multi-organisation, collaborative teams Prior line-management experience Work-winning with new and repeat clients Preferred Experience: A clear work history and proof of professional development and learning Ability to manage multiple projects for a variety of private sector clients.