Director of Planning
2 months ago
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.
Our Eastern Region Cost Management business unit (Cambridge, Norwich and Peterborough offices) continues to grow, with specific demand within the Education, Healthcare, Science, Commercial, Residential, Care, Industrial and Defence markets where we have successfully secured positions with many high profile clients and on key local projects and programs. As a direct result of this growth, we are currently seeking a full-time Cost Management Director, with proven experience across these specific end markets.
We are currently a region of over 100 construction professionals, delivering 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. This is an excellent opportunity to be a core part of AECOM's leadership team in the East of England and continue to develop and grow an exciting team in the marketplace.
You will be primarily working alongside other Directors to successfully manage, grow and deliver Cost Management duties on various capital projects across the East of England.
The role will cover the whole project lifecycle from inception to post-occupancy and 'soft landings'
You should possess the skills and experience to actively lead and support the internal team, manage and mentor staff on individual, technically complex projects, ranging from £5m to £200m construction cost; To provide oversight / strategic guidance / audit and review on a portfolio of projects.
You will help develop collaborative relationships with our existing clients and other professional colleagues within the industry. Successful delivery of projects, ensuring tasks are resourced, managed and completed efficiently, on time and with a keen desire to maintain client's satisfaction leading to continued and further business.
Be the primary interface with AECOM's clients (new and existing) with an emphasis on the Education, Healthcare, Science, Commercial, Residential, Care, Industrial and Defence sectors.
Proven ability of strong client relationships, ability to actively provide business development opportunities with existing and new clients (ensuring these are identified and acted upon) and secure new commissions.
Proven ability to lead, manage and deliver business development opportunities through writing and converting bid commissions, to high quality standards and completing efficiently and on time.
Proven leadership within a cost management business and providing mentoring to the team.
Proven ability to develop long term relationships with all team members, effectively balancing people and processes.
Manage the delivery of cost management outputs in accordance with agreed timescales and quality standards.
Proven experience in a consulting environment/client organisation providing the full spectrum of Cost Management services.
Experience at a leadership level / acting in a senior capacity in a comparative business.
Highly motivated and with excellent industry networks.
Degree Qualified - BSc or MSc - in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management.
Full UK driving licence, and a willingness to travel within region.
CSCS card holder.
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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