Senior Cost Manager – Projects (Hybrid)

AECOM; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Surveyor to join our South West team, based in Bristol or Cardiff. You will lead cost management for diverse projects (£5m–£100m) and mentor junior staff while partnering with clients and consultants across Higher Education, Public Sector, Defence, Residential and Infrastructure sectors.

You’ll drive cost management outputs, manage teams, and ensure quality and timely delivery, contributing to a sustainable, safe and collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring junior staff.
• Knowledge of contracts (JCT/NEC).
• Supports social responsibility activities and positive workplace.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• CSCS card holder.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cost Management commissions and delivery.
• Ability to lead and manage teams.
• Mentor Graduates and Apprentices.
• Develop relationships with clients and project team members.
• Manage delivery of cost management outputs to timescales and quality standards.
• Deliver full Cost Management duties to clients.

Skills

Resource management

Contracts knowledge

CSR advocate

Driving licence

CSCS card

Education

QS/Cost Management degree

RICS/Chartered status preferred

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Surveyor to join our South West team, based in Bristol or Cardiff. You will lead cost management for diverse projects (£5m–£100m) and mentor junior staff while partnering with clients and consultants across Higher Education, Public Sector, Defence, Residential and Infrastructure sectors.

You’ll drive cost management outputs, manage teams, and ensure quality and timely delivery, contributing to a sustainable, safe and collaborative workplace.