Senior Project Surveyor

AECOM; Cemmaes Road; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Access to industry-leading technology

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

AECOM is looking for a Senior Project Surveyor based in Cemmaes Road, Wales. In this role, you will support and lead on medium to large-size projects across Healthcare, Life Sciences, Defence, and Tertiary Education sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a construction-related discipline and proven experience in cost management. Responsibilities include supporting Cost Managers and ensuring timely project delivery.

AECOM offers a flexible working environment to promote personal and career development.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified – BSc or MSc in a construction-related discipline.
• Proven experience in delivering full Cost-management services.
• Good understanding of contracts (JCT and NEC).

Responsibilities

• Support Cost Managers, Graduates and Apprentices.
• Manage delivery of cost-management outputs efficiently.
• Build long-term relationships with project team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Creativity

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

About the Role

We are an office of 50 professionals, including 25 Cost Managers, delivering construction solutions to a diverse client base. We promote personal and career development with clear career structures and a flexible approach to working through our "Freedom to Grow" programme. As a Senior Project Surveyor you will support or lead on medium to large‑size Healthcare, Life Sciences, Defence or Tertiary Education projects across the full project lifecycle – from business case development and design through procurement, site delivery, commissioning and defects management.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective support to Cost Managers, Graduates and Apprentices.
• Ensure commissions are managed and completed efficiently, on time and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with members of the project team.
• Manage the delivery of cost‑management outputs in accordance with agreed timescales and quality standards.
• Provide full cost‑management duties to AECOM clients.
• Demonstrate high flexibility, creativity, excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and consultants.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree qualified – BSc or MSc in a construction‑related discipline (e.g., Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Commercial Management).
• Well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build long‑term relationships with all team members, balancing people and processes.
• Self‑motivated individual from a consultancy or client organisation, capable of working independently and within a wider team.
• Proven experience in a consulting environment providing the full spectrum of Cost‑management services (pre‑contract estimating, procurement, contract administration, cost reporting, final account resolution).
• Core measurement skills with experience of quantified procurement routes.
• Experience managing internal resources, including training and mentoring junior staff (advantageous).
• Good understanding of contracts (JCT and NEC).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professionally qualified – ideally Chartered Quantity Surveying status with RICS, CIOB or another equivalent institution.
• Full clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• CSCS card holder.

Benefits & Work Environment

We offer a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Our hybrid model allows flexibility – you can work from an AECOM office, a remote location or a client site depending on the project requirements. You will have access to industry‑leading technology, collaborative cross‑functional teams, and opportunities for continuous professional growth in a global organisation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.