Associate Cost Manager

AESG; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist consultancy is seeking an Associate Cost Manager in Cape Town. The role involves commercial management of major construction projects, requiring extensive experience and MRICS certification. The successful candidate will lead teams and manage complex projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction. The firm offers great career opportunities and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Access to diverse projects

Health and well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience across cost, contract, and commercial management.
• Experience in managing pre and post-contract services.
• Ability to engage effectively with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and win proposals for projects.
• Provide accurate cost advice and reporting.
• Independently manage complex projects and resolve issues.
• Support the stability of the cost management division.
• Deliver projects to high-quality standards.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost management

Project management

Client communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

MRICS required

Job description

Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm.

We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore and Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo & Sydney working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management.

We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics.

Job Description:

We are looking for an Associate Cost Manager to join our Cost Management division. The successful candidate will have a track record in commercial management and delivery of consultancy services to major commercial, residential and hospitality construction projects in the Region. This role will principally be responsible for commercial management across major construction projects from both a technical and contract/cost standpoint.

The successful candidate will have the ability to lead big teams on both pre and post-contract projects and experience in performing cost management as part of a wider dedicated consultancy team delivering commercial projects. There is a significant opportunity for progression and rapid career development. You will need to demonstrate relevant and recent experience with appropriately sized projects as well as the ability to engage and communicate effectively with clients, consultants and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have a technical and experience-based QS/CM background, a solid understanding of the numerous design standards and be able to communicate advice appropriately and effectively. MRICS achievement is required.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation, submission, and winning proposals
• Providing accurate cost advice and reporting to our clients
• Independently manage complex projects and resolve complex project issues
• Support the commercial success and stability of the cost management division
• Ensure the successful delivery of projects to exemplary levels of quality
• Demonstrate expertise in discipline with a proven track record of success
• Support the development of procedures to improve division function and efficiency
• Support in bid pricing and negotiation
• Identifying skill gaps in the team
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) required
• RSS Qualifies, knowledge of APC process
• Minimum of 8 years of experience across cost, contract, and commercial management
• Delivery of all pre and post-contract services on a range of projects
• Experience in managing contractual activities at a client/consultant

AESG is a multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other.

Through our world-class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to outperform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the worlds most forward-thinking and exciting new developments.

The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do.

Through our progressive, lively and collaborative environment, we identify, foster and nurture the greatest strengths of our staff, and allow them the opportunity to flourish by offering positions of responsibility at an early stage, and providing clear career progression pathways for all.

As an employee of AESG you can expect:

• Great career opportunities with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients make your mark in a growing company and accelerate your career.
• Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges
• Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program.
• Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings
• Internal and external training opportunities where do you want to take your career? Well help you get there!
• Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team-building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment
• To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture