Job Description – Associate Cost ManagerWe are looking for an experienced Associate Cost Manager with a pre-contract bias, to support our exciting growth plans, working with our key Abu Dhabi clients. The Associate Cost Manager will support the successful delivery of our clients capital projects and programmes of work.You will be joining an established team of like-minded experts that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting edge solutions. As an Associate Cost Manager within our Buildings Places Cost Consultancy team, you will provide a comprehensive, accurate and value driven service for large, high profile and exciting key clients.The role will cover all aspects of cost management throughout the whole project lifecycle from initial inception / business case through to completion / commissioning. The role also provides the opportunity to support the growth of the business and management/development of team members.Duties include (but not limited to):Lead and deliver all aspects of cost management from inception of a project through to completion.Achieve the highest standards of professional competence and to demonstrate this ability in all dealings with clients and professional contacts, reinforcing the profile of the company.Drive performance standards and technical excellence through expert communication and effective use of the performance management process and AECOM technical practice networks.Maintain and develop good relationships with clients, take every opportunity to uphold and increase the profile of the firm as a provider of professional, premium quality services to the construction industry.Actively support the internal team and manage more junior staff on technically complex projects.Develop marketing opportunities and where appropriate bring to the attention of Directors and the Business Development Department, in order that they may assist in following up potential leads enabling the development of new business.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:Skills/experience required:Significant experience and strong track record in the Cost Management/Quantity Surveying field.Strong pre-contract cost management experience.Experience of undertaking cost/commercial management as part of integrated, multi-organisation, collaborative teamsAbility to identify and influence key client stakeholders, building effective relationships to grow workload/portfolioGood working knowledge of FIDIC contractsPreferred Qualification:Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent); MRICS Accredited