Cost Manager - Rail

AECOM; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Cost Manager to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to work on innovative infrastructure projects that make a real difference in communities. As a Cost Manager, you will oversee all aspects of cost management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of professionals and have opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a positive impact through your work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Career Growth Programs

Health and Wellness Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Cost Management on large infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts and experience in collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost management from project inception to completion.
• Build relationships with clients and enhance the company's profile.

Skills

Cost Management

Quantity Surveying

NEC4 Contracts

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS Accreditation

Job description

AECOM Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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Company Description

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.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Are you a talented and ambitious Cost Manager looking to work on exciting 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 growth plans, working with key infrastructure clients, particularly in the rail sector in the Northwest and Midlands, supporting the delivery of their capital projects and programmes. You will join an established team of experts passionate about innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions.

As a Cost Manager within our Infrastructure team, you will provide comprehensive, accurate, and value-driven services for large, high-profile clients in the rail sector. Opportunities also exist to work across sectors including highways, water, and power throughout the UK.

The role covers all aspects of cost management throughout the project lifecycle, from inception to completion. It also offers opportunities to support business growth and team development within the Northwest and Midlands regions.

Here’s what you’ll do

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Deliver all aspects of cost management from project inception to completion.
• Maintain high standards of professional competence and demonstrate this in dealings with clients and contacts, enhancing the company's profile.
• Drive performance and technical excellence through communication and effective use of performance management processes and technical networks.
• Build and maintain good relationships with clients, promoting the company's reputation as a provider of quality services.
• Support internal teams and manage junior staff on complex projects.
• Develop marketing opportunities and coordinate with Directors and Business Development to pursue new business leads.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• At least three years’ experience in Cost Management/Quantity Surveying, ideally on large infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts, especially PSC and ECC.
• Experience working in collaborative, multi-organization teams.
• Experience working directly with clients or through secondment arrangements is beneficial.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and grow the workload/portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• MRICS accreditation or working towards it.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

If you meet some requirements or have transferable skills, we look forward to hearing from you!

About AECOM

AECOM is a trusted global infrastructure consulting firm, delivering services across the project lifecycle—from advisory and planning to design, engineering, and construction management. Our work spans transportation, buildings, water, energy, and environmental projects, helping clients solve complex challenges. Driven by a shared purpose to create a better world, we foster a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company with revenues of $14.4 billion in FY2023. Learn more at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Flexibility and Growth Opportunities

We offer flexible, hybrid work options to support your best work environment, whether at an office, remote, or on-site. We promote a safe, respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves. Our benefits include a wide range of programs to support your well-being and career growth.

Join us to work on impactful projects with industry-leading technology and a global team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. Please contact [e-mail] if you need accommodations during the interview process.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10125365
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Survey & Estimation
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Limited