Senior Cost Manager (Construction Consultancy)

AECOM; Hartford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in the UK seeks a Senior Cost Manager to oversee consultancy services on capital projects across the East of England. The successful candidate will manage project lifecycles from inception to completion, ensuring client satisfaction. You will also mentor junior staff and maintain strong relationships with clients. A passion for innovation and a full UK driving licence are required for this role, which offers extensive professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting environment providing Cost Management services.
• Proven track record of managing client relationships effectively.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver consultancy services on various capital projects.
• Support the internal team and mentor junior staff.
• Maintain client satisfaction ensuring projects are managed efficiently.

Skills

Cost Management

Interpersonal skills

Project lifecycle management

Client focus

Mentoring

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Job description

Our Eastern (Cambridge, Norwich) Cost Management business unit continues to grow, with specific growth demand within the Education, Defence, Science, Commercial, Residential, Care, Industrial and Healthcare markets where we have successfully secured positions with many high profile clients and some key local projects and programs in the industry. As a direct result of this growth, we are currently seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join us. About Our Team: We are currently a region of over 100 construction professionals, delivering construction solutions for our diverse client base, providing a broad range of services. We strongly promote personal and career development with clear career structures and development programmes. We look to balance this with a flexible approach to working through our "Freedom to Grow" programme. We work well as a group and respect the outputs that the team deliver. As a Senior Cost Manager you will be required to deliver, but not be limited to the following task and responsibilities.

• You will be primarily working alongside an Associate or Director to successfully manage and deliver consultancy services on various capital projects across the East of England.
• The role will cover the whole project lifecycle from initial inception/business case development estimates, through to cost planning, the RIBA design stages, procurement and onto the site delivery, commissioning and operational stages.
• You should possess the skills and experience to actively support the internal team, manage and mentor more junior staff on individual projects as well as technically complex projects, typically ranging between £5m to £100m (construction cost).
• 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 increasing understanding of a client's business, demonstrating Client focus.
• Successful delivery of projects with minimum supervision, ensuring tasks on projects are 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.
  Well developed interpersonal and communication skills are key.
• Ability to develop long term relationships with all team members, and effectively balance people and processes.
• You will ideally be a self-motivated individual from a consultancy or client organisation background with the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Proven experience in a consulting environment/client organisation providing the full spectrum of Cost Management services including Pre Contract Estimating; Procurement; Contract Administration, Cost Reporting and Final Account resolution.
• Solid and practised core measurement skills with experience of quantified procurement routes.
• Previous experience of managing internal resources, including the training and mentoring of more junior staff members is desirable.
• Good Understanding of contracts (JCT and NEC).
• Supporter of social and CSR activities, promoting a positive and enjoyable workplace.
• Full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel.
• CSCS card holder
• 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.