AECOM
Senior Cost Manager (Construction Consultancy)
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Senior Cost Manager (Construction Consultancy)
Senior Cost Manager – Hybrid (Birmingham)
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world through infrastructure consulting. Whether it’s optimising urban mobility, ensuring reliable energy, improving access to essential services or shaping sustainable communities, our work helps people and communities thrive. We partner with global clients to overcome the world’s most complex challenges—now’s the time to join a company on the rise.
With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in demand. We’re seeking an innovative, collaborative and results-driven professional to join our Building + Places team in Birmingham, where our Commercial, Industrial & Logistics, Residential and Education sectors are growing. Be part of projects with high-profile clients and key local programs.
About the Role
Join our Birmingham Cost Management team as an Senior Cost Manager, where you’ll guide projects throughout their lifecycle—from initial conception and business case development to procurement, site delivery, and defects resolution.
We’re looking for a strategic leader who:
- Provides mentorship and line management to Project Surveyors, Cost Managers, Graduates and Apprentices.
- Delivers end-to-end cost management, including estimation, cost plan development, procurement advice, and final account reconciliation.
- Ensures commission compliance, efficient project execution and client satisfaction.
- Fosters client relationships and serves as a trusted interface for our projects.
Key Responsibilities
Project Lifecycle & Strategy
- Manage costs from inception to completion, aligning with strategic business cases and financial goals.
- Lead tender preparation, procurement and negotiations to ensure competitive and cost-effective solutions.
- Oversee post-contract control, valuations, change management and final account settlements.
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Team Leadership
- Mentor and support junior team members in developing cost management expertise.
- Assign and delegate tasks while ensuring alignment with project deadlines and objectives.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build trust and rapport with clients, delivering value-add insights on cost, risk and sustainability.
- Act as a key liaison between AECOM and our clients, ensuring seamless communication.
Adapting to Growth
- Play a pivotal role in scaling our services within UK Commercial, Industrial, Logistics, Residential and Education sectors.
- Drive efficiency in project delivery while maintaining high standards.
What We Look For
If you’re passionate about precision, innovation and impact, apply if you meet these criteria:
Qualifications & Experience
✔ Degree-qualified (BSc/Hons or MSc) in Quantity Surveying, or Cost Management. ✔ Chartered Membership of the RICS (or ability to progress to Chartered Status). ✔ Proven ability to deliver cost management across entire projects, from estimating to final account reconciliation. ✔ Clear behavioural traits in cost risk management—not just focusing on numbers but managing value, procurement and mitigating risks. ✔ Strong proficiency in digital tools, including:
- Cost planning software (e.g., Deltek Vantagepoint, CostX)
- Tender and vale management systems
- MEFP (Measured Element Flows & Patterns) or other industry-standard measurement systems
Sector & UK Practicality
🇬🇧 Experience in UK markets, across:
- Commercial & Industrial development
- Logistics, Storage and Warehousing
- Residential communities (student, affordable & luxury housing)
- Higher Education & Cultural spaces
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Why Join AECOM?
A World of Opportunity
- Hybrid work model – Choose between AECOM offices, client sites or remote work for maximum flexibility.
- Global reach: Work in Birmingham, with access to international career opportunities.
- Supporting transformational infrastructure projects that create real-world impact.
Work-Life Ecosystem
- Personalised benefits tailored to your lifestyle.
- Continuous learning: Unlock transparent career paths and develop new skills with cutting-edge training programs.
Cause-Based Impact
- Help build sustainable futures—from renewable energy systems to education hubs designed for the next generation.
About AECOM
At AECOM, we’re more than consultants—we’re global architects and stewards of capital development. With $14.4bn in revenue since 2023, we deliver projects across Transportation, Buildings, Water, Energy and Environment.
⚡ Innovation meets innovation: We leverage AI, robotics and sustainable infrastructure to connect better futures.
♻️ Social responsibility: Our EDI (Equity & Inclusion) programmes, sustainability commitments and robust well-being initiatives ensure we lead with integrity.
Now’s your time: let your expertise define the world—take the first step and apply here.
Next Steps
For further details, connect with our recruiter on LinkedIn.
We respect Equal Opportunity Laws and are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require support to apply, email us at: ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
Join us—deliver. Inspire. Build.
ReqID: J10140285 Business Line: Buildings + Places
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