Trainee Construction Estimator

1 week ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom AECOM Full time
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.

Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.

We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

The Cambridge office is part of one of AECOM's largest multi-disciplinary practices within the UK.

The office is also the UK&I Centre of Excellence for the Science, Healthcare and Tertiary Education Sectors and houses over 50 industry professionals from Trainees to Directors.

The projects our team have worked on have both won various awards and have also become industry leading projects

We have proven expertise delivering large, complex new build projects that range from £20m to over £250m.

Noteworthy Projects we have delivered and are currently engaged as Project Managers are:

  • The Whittle Laboratory – University of Cambridge
  • Sterling Building - University of Cambridge
  • Project Ghiberti – Biomed Realty
  • Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital - Addenbrookes
  • USVF / DIO – Defence works


We are currently seeking a Senior Cost Manager with a focus on M&E to join our successful consulting practice in Cambridge.


As a Senior Cost Manager focusing on mechanical, electrical and plumbing MEP aspects of projects, you will be a self-motivated individual from a consultancy or client organisation background, although wider construction or contracting backgrounds will be considered, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.


You'll have proven experience in providing the full spectrum of MEP Cost Management services including Pre Contract Estimating; Contract Administration, Cost Reporting and Final Account resolution.

Previous experience of managing internal resources, including the training and mentoring of more junior staff members.

  • Full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel.
  • CSCS card holder
Degree Qualified – BSc or MSc – in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management or similar construction related undergraduate degree.


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.

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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Strategic Business Unit:
Europe & India

Career Area:
Survey & Estimation

Work Location Model:
Hybrid

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