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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, public- and private-sector clients trust them to solve their most complex challenges.

Your role

AECOM provides Cost Management services to Clients in both the public and private sectors, and to organizations in all areas of the Construction Industry including:

• Commercial – new build, refurbishment, and fit-out for major property developers.
• Manufacturing, Industrial, and Automotive facilities
• Education establishments include schools, academies, colleges, and universities.
• Health and Science – for leading-edge health authorities and research organizations
• Residential developments for major developers
• Leisure and Culture projects such as theatres, concert 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.

Your responsibilities:

• You will have the opportunity 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 work with a wide variety of clients and designers including some very high-profile names.
• Aecom believes that 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.
• The cost management role they offer can be varied and dependent on the client, sector, and project.

The role is generally split into pre and post-contract duties, which can include:

Pre-Contract:

• Cost modeling and cost planning
• Benchmarking
• Value and Risk Analysis
• Attending design team meetings
• 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 will have the opportunity to assist in all of the above tasks and see projects from inception to completion on site.

Training & development

AECOM will provide you with all the tools and support you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, including chartership with the relevant international professional institution. You will be assigned a mentor to support and guide your development and undertake regular training modules throughout the program. There will be on-the-job technical development and classroom training where required, as well as the opportunity to work on live client projects with significant multi-disciplinary exposure.

Compensation & benefits

AECOM offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team. Benefits include:

• The estimated salary for this position is between £27,000 and £31,000 per year
• Compensation and benefits programs
• A robust global well-being program
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance
• Bi-annual salary review
• Gym membership discount
• Childcare vouchers
• Paid leave
• Employee assistance
• Pension
• And more!

Career progression

The Chartership Technical Training Residential; hosted at Aston Conference Centre provides graduates with the opportunity to build both their technical and interpersonal skills to support successful Chartership. Over three days you will have the opportunity to work with other graduates across disciplines laying the foundations of working relationships for the future. Its bespoke EQ workshop will enhance the themes explored in AECOM’s ADVANCE program and focus on building your self-awareness to support your career aspirations.

Work-life balance

AECOM will give you 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.

Culture & vibe

As an equal-opportunity employer, Aecom believes in each person’s potential, and they will help you reach yours. You will help AECOM foster a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where they invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to create transformational outcomes for the clients.

About you

To apply for this role you need to have the following eligibility criteria:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (min 2:1 or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying (preferably RICS accredited)

Skills:

• Effective decision-making and strong verbal and written communication
• Proactive and driven approach to work and promoting success
• Ability to work in a team of diverse individuals to meet common objectives.
• Buy-in to achieving deadlines set by Clients and Managers
• Good organization skills: ability to manage multiple tasks and willingness to ask for help when needed, as well as support other members of the team

Additional Information

• Interested candidates must have the permanent right to work in the UK as Aecom is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

How to apply

This role is available in multiple locations. You can submit your application for the location that best suits your preference. 

Sources

The following sites were used in researching this page.

• https://aecom.com/uk-ireland-graduate-careers/uk-ireland-gdp-benefits/
• glassdoor.co.uk
• https://www.youtube.com/@AECOM