Senior Cost Manager (Infrastructure Consultancy)

AECOM; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Senior Cost Manager based in Basingstoke to drive cost management for innovative infrastructure projects. This role involves delivering comprehensive cost management services from inception to completion while supporting the development of junior staff. Ideal candidates will showcase excellent client relationship skills and a passion for innovation in the construction industry. Join our team to uplift communities and enhance lives through significant projects.

Qualifications

• Strong background in cost management for infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication skills for client engagement.
• Ability to mentor and support junior staff on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all aspects of cost management from project inception to completion.
• Maintain and develop good relationships with clients.
• Support internal team and junior staff on technically complex projects.
• Drive performance standards and technical excellence.

Skills

Cost management

Risk management

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Job description

Are you a talented and ambitious Senior Cost Manager based in the South East or Anglia and 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 Cost Managers to support our exciting growth plans, working with our key infrastructure clients in the South East and Anglia, particularly in the water, environment and power transmission and distribution sectors, 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. Here's what you'll do As a Senior Cost Manager within our Buildings & Places Infrastructure team, you will provide a comprehensive, accurate and value driven service for large, high profile and exciting key clients. 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. Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Deliver all aspects of cost management from inception of a project through to completion, working with peers and Directors, client and others as required; Including (but not limited to) feasibility estimates, cost planning (presenting with no supervision), contract procurement, tender documentation, value engineering and commercial awareness, fee generation, risk management, dispute resolution, post contract management (competent in cost reporting), agreement of final accounts.
• 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.
• Help drive performance standards and technical excellence through expert 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 support more junior staff on technically complex projects.
• Develop marketing opportunities and where appropriate bring to the attention of Directors and the Business Development Department, in order that they may assist in following up potential leads enabling the development of new business.
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.