Cost Manager (Water and Environment Infrastructure)

Description

The role covers all aspects of cost management throughout the project lifecycle, from initial business case and feasibility estimates through to procurement, contract administration, value engineering, risk management and final account agreement.

We value professional competence, technical excellence and strong client relationships. You will help drive performance standards, support junior staff and uphold AECOM’s reputation for premium quality services.

• Deliver end‑to‑end cost management from project inception to commissioning, including feasibility estimates, cost planning, procurement, tender documentation, and final account agreement.
• Perform value engineering, risk management, commercial awareness and dispute resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce accurate cost reports and manage post‑contract financial performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, enhancing AECOM’s professional reputation.
• Mentor and support junior team members and contribute to performance standards.
• Apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme if you have a disability or long‑term condition.

Requirements

We are seeking a talented and ambitious Cost Manager based in the Southwest to work on exciting infrastructure projects in water, environment, highways, rail and power sectors. You will join an established Buildings & Places Infrastructure team, providing comprehensive, accurate and value‑driven cost services for high‑profile clients such as Southwest Water, the Environment Agency, Highways England, Network Rail and National Grid.

Qualified candidates will hold a degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) and be MRICS accredited or working towards it. Experience on large‑scale infrastructure projects, familiarity with NEC4 contracts (PSC and ECC) and a background in integrated, multi‑organisation teams are required.

• Hold a degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) and MRICS accreditation (or be working towards it).
• Demonstrate experience on large‑scale infrastructure projects and knowledge of NEC4 contracts (PSC, ECC).
• Possess proven cost/commercial management experience within integrated, multi‑organisation collaborative teams.

Benefits

AECOM offers hybrid work flexibility, a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs, and a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion and ESG priorities. We support a safe, respectful workplace and provide opportunities for professional growth within a Fortune 500 firm.

• Benefit from hybrid work options, comprehensive compensation, benefits and wellbeing programs, and a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance