Assistant Cost Manager/Cost Manager

AECOM Manchester, England, United Kingdom Assistant Cost Manager/Cost Manager (Gas) We are seeking passionate Assistant Cost Managers and Cost Managers with experience in the gas sector to join our teams across the North, Midlands and Scotland Region, operating from 8 regional offices. You will be working on a variety of interesting and challenging projects, both nationally and locally, supporting capital investment projects in gas transmission and storage. What you’ll do Support the successful delivery of cost/commercial management commissions. Ensure commissions are managed and completed efficiently, within budget and to the client’s satisfaction. Assist in monitoring project risks (threats and opportunities). Prepare supporting cost reports and assist in project reviews at appropriate points throughout the project lifecycle, informing governance decisions of projects by providing evaluations of financial performance, risk, and contingency. Attend project meetings, taking responsibility for cost/commercial matters. Lead support to project managers on contract management services on NEC4 contracts, administering through a contract management system. Advise the client on procurement strategies and review tender documentation. Assist in the successful delivery of multi‑disciplinary gas transmission and storage projects. Actively manage contractors’ and subcontractors’ payments and final accounts. Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the cross‑functional team. Support business development opportunities with existing and new clients. Qualifications Experience of working within a client organisation, either directly or through a co‑location/secondment arrangement. Experience of NEC suite of contracts, particularly the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC). Experience of working as part of integrated, multi‑organisation, collaborative teams. Infrastructure and cost/commercial management experience, delivering projects. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Highly motivated with excellent industry network. Relationship building skills – ability to build strong relationships with clients, teams, and stakeholders as well as the ability to build and maintain networks of business contacts. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. A team player with a ‘can‑do’ attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful, and flexible. Experience of working on projects in gas transmission and storage. Professional Development: Engagement in continuous professional development, including pursuing qualifications such as those offered by the RICS and other recognised bodies. Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to effectively communicate and engage with various stakeholders, including internal teams, contractors, and the public, to ensure project alignment and address concerns. Financial Acumen: Skills in budget management and financial oversight to ensure projects are delivered within budget. Adaptability and Problem‑Solving: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and solve complex problems that may arise during project execution. Strategic Thinking: Understanding of the broader strategic goals of National Grid and how individual projects contribute to these objectives. Minimum of five years’ cost/commercial management experience. A degree in quantity surveying or another relevant subject. A member of a related professional body (e.g. MRICS or equivalent), or working towards it. Additional Information 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. We are a Fortune 500 firm and our Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know via the email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr