Cost Manager (Defence Sector)

Cost Manager - (Defence Sector)

Are you a talented and ambitious Cost Manager looking to work on exciting Defence sector infrastructure projects that can change the world projects that are always more complex and innovative than the last

We are looking for experienced Cost Managers to support our exciting growth plans working with our key defence infrastructure clients particularly in the central belt of Scotland supporting the successful delivery of their capital projects and programmes of work. You will be joining an established team of like-minded experts that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting edge solutions.

As a Cost Manager within our Infrastructure and PMO (IPMO) team you will provide a comprehensive accurate and value driven service for large high profile and exciting key client within the water sector. The role also presents opportunities to work across other sectors including highways power and aviation sectors throughout the UK.

The role will cover all aspects of cost management throughout the whole project lifecycle from initial inception / business case through to completion / commissioning. The role also provides the opportunity to support the growth of the business and management/development of team members within the Scotland team.

Duties include (but not limited to):

• Deliver all aspects of cost management from inception of a project through to completion.
• Achieve the highest standards of professional competence and to demonstrate this ability in all dealings with clients and professional contacts reinforcing the profile of the company.
• Drive performance standards and technical excellence through communication and effective use of the performance management process and AECOM technical practice networks.
• Maintain and develop good relationships with clients take every opportunity to uphold and increase the profile of the firm as a provider of professional premium quality services to the construction industry.
• Actively support the internal team and manage more junior staff on technically complex projects.
• Ability to identify and influence key client stakeholders building effective relationships to grow workload/portfolio

Approach to all projects requires a high degree of flexibility and creativity excellent presentational skills and an ability to communicate effectively with clients and consultants.  The successful candidate shall be charged with the delivery of Project cost/commercial Management Services within our Client focused and highly motivated professional team. 

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for

• A minimum of three years experience with a strong track record in the Cost Management/Quantity Surveying field ideally working on large scale infrastructure or defence related projects.
• Excellent working knowledge of NEC4 suite of contracts particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Options A and C
• Experience of undertaking cost/commercial management as part of integrated multi-organisation collaborative teams
• Experience of working within a client organisation either directly or through a colocation/secondment arrangement would be of benefit.
• Ability to identify and influence key client stakeholders building effective relationships to grow workload/portfolio
• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• Accredited to MRICS (or equivalent) or working towards it
• Ability to obtain or already be Security Cleared (SC) level

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