Senior Cost Manager (Water Sector)

Senior Cost Manager (Water Sector)

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Are you a Senior Commercial Management professional looking to work on projects that make a difference and enhance the world around us

If so we are looking for Senior Cost Managers with a history of delivering in the Water industry to join our Infrastructure Project Cost Management team to work on the recently announced 88bn AMP8 investment period. At AECOM we have secured positions on frameworks with several Water Companies providing cost/commercial Management opportunities i across our North Midlands and Scotland Region operating from 8 regional offices. Additionally we have nationwide opportunities with various government bodies.

Our growth trajectory is strong supported by a robust pipeline of projects and you will be joining a growing team of like-minded people that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting edge solutions.

As an Senior Cost Manager you will be expected to work with an Associate to successfully cost/commercially manage coordinate and deliver -water projects. 
 
The role will cover the whole project lifecycle from initial inception through the design procurement process and onto the site delivery and commissioning phases.  .

Heres what youll do

As a Senior Cost Manager you will be expected to work as part of or lead a team to successfully manage and deliver capital investment projects. This role involves providing client-side cost/commercial management support during all stages of the project delivery lifecycle from option studies option development and construction tender support through to NEC contract administration and on-site delivery.

• Lead Cost/Commercial Cost Management commissions taking responsibility for their successful delivery.
• Participation in appropriate meetings including minuting and proactively engaging in discussions contributing to the PEP preparing cost collating progress reports assisting with procurement strategies and tender documentation general post contract commercial management and administration
• Proactively engaging with Client contractor and other stakeholders being aware of the scope of service and ensuring we deliver within the agreed parameters and help to resolve prevent disputes whenever possible.
• Client-side project cost management including stakeholder H&S risk quality schedule and contract management
• Support projects and commissions are delivered to the satisfaction of the client for quality cost and time
• Support and manage the project team ensuring appropriate resources are provided on projects meeting the client and business requirements
• Manage the delivery of project management team outputs in accordance with agreed timescales and quality standards. 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. 
• Provide effective support and mentoring to Graduates and Apprentices. 

If youre passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality AECOM welcomes you. Join our team where we dont just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects were working on and see firsthand the difference were making in the industry!

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Infrastructure project cost/commercial management experience (Water industry experience desirable)
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of NEC suite of contracts particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) ideally working towards NEC ECC Accreditation
• Experience of working as part of an integrated multi-organisation collaborative teams
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Relationship building skills ability to build strong relationships with clients teams and stakeholders as well as an ability to build and 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 some of our projects.
• A team player with a can-do attitude outgoing polite patient diplomatic personable respectful and flexible                                        
• Excellent IT Skills and the ability to utilize 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.

Education Professional Qualifications Requirements

The individuals proposed for the role will ideally demonstrate the following:

• A minimum  2 to 5  years of proven experience in a consulting or contractor environment providing a full spectrum of PM services including chairing meetings minuting or proactively engaging in discussions developing the PEP progress reports and tender documentation. General post contract management and administration proactively engaging with relevant stakeholders being aware of the scope of service and ensuring we deliver within the agreed parameters.                  
• A relevant degree such as in quantity surveying engineering environmental science construction or relevant subject. Alternatively relevant experience in industry would be considered acceptable for exceptional candidates.                                                   
• Excellent understanding and use of NEC suite of contracts particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) .
• Ideally a member of a related professional body (E.g. RICS or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• You may be required to undertake and successfully complete security screening checks.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at 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 youre 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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well 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. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time