Cost Manager – Buildings & Places (Water & Environment)

About AECOM

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving transportation, ensuring access to clean water, or designing sustainable buildings, our work helps people and communities thrive. As the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients—government, private sector, and international organisations—to solve complex challenges and create lasting impact.

With accelerating global infrastructure investment, we invite you to bring your bold ideas and expertise to a team of over 50,000 professionals worldwide. Join us in shaping projects that make a real difference.

About the Role

Start here. Grow here.

As a Cost Manager based in Bristol, you’ll play a vital role in our Buildings & Places Infrastructure team, supporting high-impact water and environment projects across the UK’s Southwest. You’ll work with industry-leading clients—such as Southwest Water and the Environment Agency—to deliver capital programmes with precision, value, and innovation.

Responsible for cost management across the entire project lifecycle, from feasibility through to completion, this role offers a dynamic environment where professional growth and tangible results go hand in hand.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end cost management: Lead all aspects of cost control, including feasibility studies, cost planning, tender documentation, contract procurement, value engineering, financial reporting, and final account settlement.
• Commercial expertise: Ensure proficient cost reporting, risk management, and dispute resolution while maintaining commercial awareness.
• Client & team engagement: Foster strong relationships with clients while upskilling junior team members and driving technical excellence.
• Authentic AECOM presence: Represent the company professionally, reinforcing its reputation for premium-quality consulting in the construction industry.
• Collaborative workflows: Work within integrated, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects efficiently in NEC4 contracts, especially the Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).