Cost Intelligence Consultant (Construction Consultancy)

Aecom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm in Cardiff is seeking a Cost Intelligence Consultant to deliver on large-scale infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in cost modelling, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to communicate effectively with clients. This role offers opportunities for growth and the chance to make a tangible impact on society.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

Mentoring and training support

Diverse benefits programs

Qualifications

• Experience in technical analysis, cost modelling, and statistical analysis.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, auditable deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Support commissions related to construction economics research.
• Develop and maintain databases for analytical reporting.
• Prepare and present tailored technical reports to clients.

Job description

Overview

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Responsibilities

Start here. Grow here.

As a Cost Intelligence consultant you will be expected to take an active role across all stages of a construction project. Working on large-scale infrastructure and capital programmes you will have an opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients in collaboration alongside other construction professionals in multi-disciplinary teams.

As a Consultant at AECOM, you will utilise your sector knowledge, skills and experience, whilst gaining exposure to new areas of study and research.

You will be responsible for deliverables within your projects and initiatives, driving innovation with the support of colleagues.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Support and deliver commissions in area of efficiency & value identification, assurance & continuous improvement, construction economics research & analysis, plus general cost intelligence services.
• Have experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines:
• Cost Model and / or Cost Estimate development
• Statistical Analysis to support benchmarking and efficiency exercises
• Business Cases development and Cost Benefit Analysis
• Defining business models
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through benchmarking and efficiency exercises
• Possess analysis capabilities which be applied to client and industry datasets to create data-driven solutions.
• Work with the leadership team to mature and develop service offerings with practical and viable solutions for our clients.
• Provide assistance to senior management in the preparation of technical and financial proposals
• Ensure effective delivery through project and financial management for complex assignments.
• Maintain high quality professional outputs.

At AECOM, we understand your career is a journey. You will be supported by your line manager with regular mentoring and training and with focused support provided for you to achieve chartered status.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.

Why not give our AECOM Buildings + Places page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see first hand the difference we're making in the industry!

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

As the ideal candidate you will have experience working within key construction infrastructure markets along with having the following experience and qualifications;

Technical Analysis & Reporting

• Conduct cost modelling, cost estimation, business case development, cost-benefit analysis, and statistical analysis to support client and project decision-making.
• Develop and maintain databases to support analytical outputs and reporting.
• Produce high-quality, auditable deliverables with clear documentation and validation of results.
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations tailored to client needs.

Problem Solving & Innovation

• Apply creative problem-solving approaches to develop novel solutions that meet client requirements.
• Demonstrate a proactive and driven attitude in tackling complex challenges.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and internal teams through strong verbal and written skills.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with confidence and professionalism, ensuring alignment and clarity across project phases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Project Delivery & Industry Experience

• Ensure timely delivery of outputs in line with client and manager expectations.
• Maintain a high standard of quality control, including error checking and validation of analytical results.
• Bring experience from consultancy or contracting roles within relevant disciplines.
• Contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects across Transport, Water, Energy, and other sectors.

Essential Skills & Tools

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a range of clients and consultants.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in the Defence sector.
• Familiarity with coding languages such as Python or R.
• Background in database development and management.

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s 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 aecom.com 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 you’re 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. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll 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 person’s potential, and we’ll 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 [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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