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About Our Team: We are currently a region of approximately 100 professional people across three offices in the East of England delivering construction solutions for our diverse client base, providing a broad range of services.
We strongly promote personal and career development with clear career structures and development programmes.
We look to balance this with a flexible approach to working through our "Freedom to Grow" programme.
Here's what you'll do: You will be primarily working alongside an Associate or Director as part of a highly experienced team to successfully manage and deliver cost management and employers agent services of the development of residential (private and social housing), new care homes and retirement living facilities for multiple Clients in the private and public sectors, as well as commercial and industrial development.
The developments are throughout England with particularly emphasis on the southern and eastern regions.
The role may cover the whole project duration from initial inception/estimates, through to on site delivery and will require proactive management of projects in an Employer's Agent role, taking wider responsibility for successful project delivery in addition to managing project finances with client accountability and interaction.
You should possess the skills and experience to actively support the clients and colleagues, including management of more junior staff on individual projects ranging in value from £5m to £80m.
You will help develop collaborative relationships with our existing Clients, contractors and supply chain and need to demonstrate an ability and desire to obtain increasing understanding of a Client's businesses, demonstrating client focus.  You will help with our growth agenda in supporting new work opportunities and active client development.
Successful delivery of projects will be with an appropriate level of supervision for your role so you must be able to act independently and confidently in this Client facing role.
Commissions are to be managed with an emphasis on Client satisfaction leading to continued and further business.
Having experience of working as part of a team is key for this role.
Manage and mentor junior staff to deliver our Cost Management service efficiently and effectively.
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.
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Enjoy the Perks.
At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle.
Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what's possible?
Here's what we're looking for:   Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to develop long term relationships with all team members.
You will ideally be a self-motivated individual with the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
Previous experience of managing internal resources, including the training and mentoring of more junior staff members Proven experience providing the full spectrum of QS/EA services including Estimating, Procurement advice and processes, post contract activities including contract Administration and commercial negotiations, change control, Cost Reporting, site valuations and Final Account resolution and ongoing defect rectification management and any additional duties required as part of an exemplar client service delivery approach.
Experience of residential projects and care projects and clients is advantageous.
Previous experience of managing internal resources, including the training and mentoring of more junior staff members.
Good understanding of contracts, particularly the JCT Design and Build Form.
Full UK driving license, and a willingness to travel.
Preferred Qualifications: Degree Qualified – BSc or MSc – in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management.
Professional Qualified – Chartered Status with the RICS or other equivalent institution Full UK driving license, and a willingness to travel.
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We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.
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At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
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#LI-BG1 About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.
On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.
Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.
AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023.
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  Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity  You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.
We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.