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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
Our Birmingham Cost Management team continues to grow, with specific growth demand within the Commercial, Industrial and Logistics, Residential and Education markets where we have successfully secured positions with many high-profile clients and some key local projects and programs in the industry. As a direct result of this growth, we are currently seeking a full time Apprentice / Trainee Cost Manager to join our Birmingham team. Being a part of this team, will not only allow you to develop your skills to become a qualified Cost Manager but will also give you the opportunity to provide meaningful contributions to our client base and growth of the team.
Job Responsibilities:
You will 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 have 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.
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 the following:
Pre-Contract:
- Cost modelling and cost planning
- Benchmarking
- Value and risk analysis
- Lifecycle 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
Qualifications
No relevant experience is necessary. The position is ideally suited to school leavers at A-Level standard (or equivalent) who can demonstrate:
Minimum 96 UCAS points (or equivalent) achieved or predicted.
Minimum of grade 5 in Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent)
Show an aptitude towards good logic, analytical and numerical skills
Demonstrate an interest in and a desire to pursue a career in Quantity Surveying
Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities.
Practical, adaptable and enthusiastic
English language proficient, holding excellent communication skills.
Please include a covering letter and provide predicted / actual grades
Qualifications
No relevant experience is necessary. The position is ideally suited to school leavers at A-Level standard (or equivalent) who can demonstrate:
- Minimum 96 UCAS points (or equivalent) achieved or predicted.
- Minimum of grade 5 in Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent)
- Show an aptitude towards good logic, analytical and numerical skills
- Demonstrate an interest in and a desire to pursue a career in Quantity Surveying
- Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities.
- Practical, adaptable and enthusiastic
- English language proficient, holding excellent communication skills.
Please include a covering letter and provide predicted / actual grades
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Please include a CV, Portfolio & Covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
You must have permanent right to work in the UK&I as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
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 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. 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.
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.
