Job Description
Company Description
AECOM is built to deliver a better world. We design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments, businesses, and organizations in more than 150 countries. As a fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges. From high-performance buildings and infrastructure to resilient communities and environments, to stable and secure nations, our work is transformative, differentiated and vital. A _Fortune 500_ firm, see how we deliver what others can only imagine at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Job Description
We have an opportunity for a Quantity Surveying graduate to work within our project cost management teams, to help provide construction cost management services to our clients in the UK and around the world. AECOM provides Cost Management services to Clients in both the public and private sector, and to organisations in all areas of the Construction Industry including:
+ Ministry Of Defence Projects across Scotland and the rest of UK ( Ability to obtain Ministry of Defence Security clearance levels are therefore required for this role).
+ Healthcare projects across Scotland for a large number of Health Boards in all primary and acute care
+ Education establishments including schools, academies and universities
+ Residential developments for major developers
+ Housing, Leisure and Culture projects such as theatres, concerts halls and museums
+ Infrastructure schemes, including large scale rail, highways and water projects.
Graduates will have the opportunity to work on local projects, as well as to interact with teams based across the UK and potentially further afield .You will also have chance to be involved in all stages of a project; from initial project definition and brief, cost planning, through to procurement, construction and building use. You will also have an opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients including some very high-profile names, often working alongside other construction professionals in multi-disciplinary teams.
We believe that actually doing the work itself gives the best opportunity to learn, so you can expect to be given responsibility, and will need to be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team, all whilst receiving the guidance and support to allow you to develop.
Job Responsibilities:
The Cost Management role we offer can be varied and is dependent on the Client, sector and project we are working for. The role is generally split in to pre and post contract duties, which can include:
Pre-Contract:
+ Cost modelling and cost planning
+ Benchmarking
+ Value and Risk Analysis
+ Life Cycle costing
+ Procurement tasks and managing tender processes
+ Compilation of contract documentation
Post Contract:
+ Attendance at site progress meetings
+ Completion of Valuations
+ Financial reporting
+ Due Diligence reporting
+ Review and management of change control procedures.
A Quantity Surveying Graduate at AECOM could have the opportunity to assist in all of the above tasks and see projects from inception to completion on site.
Qualifications
Bachelor or Masters degree (min 2:1 or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying (preferably RICS accredited)
Ability to apply for all Ministry of Defence Security clearance levels required for a graduate.
Skills
- Effective decision making and strong verbal and written communication
- Proactive and driven approach to work and creating success
- Ability to working in a team of diverse individuals to meet common objectives
- Buy-in to achieving deadlines set by Clients and Managers
- Good organisation skills: ability to manage multiple tasks and willingness to ask for help when needed, as well as support other members of the team
- Relevant work / placement experience would be advantageous
You must have the right to work in the country for which you are applying as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Ability to apply for all Ministry of Defence Security clearance levels is also required for this role.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
ReqID: REF16395Z
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: On-Site