Senior Project Surveyor – Quantity Surveying

Job Description

Senior Project Surveyor (Construction Consultancy) | AECOM

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at AECOM, located in either Bristol or Cardiff, UK, with hybrid work options. AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, focused on delivering a better world by improving commutes, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, and transforming skylines. This role is vital as you will be responsible for delivering all aspects of quantity surveying from project inception through to completion, ensuring the successful delivery of Cost Management Services within a client-focused team. Your work will directly contribute to projects that positively and tangibly impact communities and enhance lives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: Hybrid – United Kingdom(England – South West)
• Team: South West team
• Mission: Deliver all aspects of quantity surveying and Cost Management Services from project inception to completion for a range of projects and clients.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Lead Cost Management commissions, taking full responsibility for their successful delivery.
• Provide comprehensive Cost Management duties to AECOM clients across various sectors.
• Manage the delivery of cost management team outputs, ensuring adherence to agreed timescales and quality standards.
• Develop strong reciprocal relationships with clients and key members of the project team.
• Provide effective support and mentoring to Graduates and Apprentices, including managing internal resources.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Senior career level with a Degree Qualified – BSc or MSc – in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management or a similar construction-related undergraduate degree.
• Experience: Previous experience of managing internal resources, including the training and mentoring of more junior staff members, and working on projects from £5m – £100m across sectors like Higher Education, Public Sector, Defence, Residential, and Infrastructure.
• Skills: Good understanding of contracts (JCT and NEC), the ability to lead and manage teams, a high degree of flexibility and creativity, excellent presentational skills, and an ability to communicate effectively with clients and consultants.
• Bonus: Professionally Qualified – Chartered Status with the RICS or other equivalent institution, Full UK driving licence with a willingness to travel, CSCS card holder, and a supporter of social and CSR activities.