Part-Time Principal Cost Manager — Wellington

English Language Partners Nz; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks additional annual leave

Volunteer and representation leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM's New Zealand Cost Management practice seeks a Principal/Director-level Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager to lead the Wellington team. You will drive senior commercial leadership across projects, manage budgets and timelines, and mentor a high-performing group of professionals.

You'll be responsible for client presentations, proposals, and contributing to the growth of national capabilities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across AECOM's global network.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management or related discipline.
• Significant experience leading cost management / quantity surveying within a consulting environment.
• Chartered or professional membership such as NZIQS, RICS or equivalent.
• Proven leadership capability, mentoring and developing teams.
• Strong client relationships and stakeholder management; proven in proposals and client presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Wellington Cost Management team, supporting capability, performance and professional development.
• Provide senior commercial leadership across major projects and manage resources, budgets and timelines.
• Develop proposals, client presentations and contribute to winning work.
• Build and maintain senior client relationships and identify opportunities for future work.
• Collaborate across AECOM's global network to bring the right expertise to clients.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management

Professional membership NZIQS / RICS or equivalent

Job description

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Company Description

Lead the commercial thinking behind some of New Zealand's most significant projects.

What if your next career move gave you the opportunity to lead a high-performing Cost Management team, work with some of New Zealand's most significant clients and help shape the future of AECOM's Cost Management practice?

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. Join a global team of over 50,000 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

Principal / Director-level Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager

AECOM's New Zealand Cost Management practice is looking for a Principal / Director-level Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager to lead our Wellington team.

Reporting to the Cost Management Practice Lead and as a member of our national Cost Management leadership team, you'll combine technical expertise, people leadership, client relationships and business development to help grow our Wellington and national capability.

You'll work across a diverse portfolio of projects and sectors, leading resources, budgets and timelines while partnering with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding commercial outcomes.

You'll also play a hands‑on role in developing proposals, leading client presentations, winning new work and business strategy.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Lead the Wellington Cost Management team, supporting capability, performance and professional development.
• Lead Cost Management services across major projects, providing senior commercial and technical leadership.
• Manage resources, budgets, timelines, risk and commercial performance.
• Build trusted senior client relationships and identify opportunities for future work.
• Lead and prepare proposals, submissions and client presentations, contributing to major pursuits and winning work.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of AECOM's national Cost Management practice.
• Collaborate across AECOM's wider business and global network to bring the right expertise to our clients.
• Embrace AI, digital tools and emerging technologies to evolve how Cost Management is delivered.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of Cost Management professionals.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in cost management / quantity surveying, ideally within a consulting environment.
• Chartered or professional membership such as NZIQS, RICS or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading Cost Management services and managing project resources, budgets and timelines.
• Strong senior client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and leading proposals, submissions and client presentations and contributing to winning work.
• Strong commercial and financial management capability, including risk and project performance.
• Experience with PPP contracts would be highly regarded.
• Proven leadership capability, including mentoring and developing teams.
• Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills.

At AECOM, you'll be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information

• Flexible work arrangements aligned to role and client needs.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Volunteer and representation leave opportunities.
• Flexible public holidays - swap days to suit your lifestyle.

Company Background

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.

We are a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

Contact Information

When applying, please submit your CV and cover letter to the contact provided in the job listing. The application deadline is not specified and the role may close earlier than expected, so apply as soon as possible.