About the Role
The primary function of this role will be the management and delivery of Project and programme controls for clients, addressing actual budget and forecast costs in order to effectively capture the business and Project status. To support the business and project delivery in all aspects. This role will be part of the AECOM Integrated Programme Controls team and demonstrable experience of the delivery of PMO best practice in a consulting environment on infrastructure projects and programmes is a key requirement of the role. Specific to this opportunity is a need for the successful applicant to be comfortable working away from home on the South coast up to one night per week, or to be within commuting distance of both London and Brighton.
Responsibilities
- Develop cost control functions for Energy projects and programs undertaken by AECOM
- Establish and implement detailed project controls plans and procedures in accordance with AECOM standards and client project requirements
- Develop, maintain and manage project progress reporting, including all financial and earned value reporting, in accordance with contract and business requirements
- Prepare project budgets and estimates
- Coordinate and compile input from team members and various weekly reports
- Establish and maintain baseline budgets and cost plans, communicating status on an ongoing basis to project teams, clients and other third parties
- Implement and monitor and administer change control requirements including changes to project scope, budgets, contracts and schedule
- Capture and monitor data to ensure accurate and reliable plans, cost, schedule, contract, pricing, and invoicing information are in place and accurately and promptly reported
- Develop and maintain planned and actual cost and commitment schedules (including “S” curves) and earned value
- Review, distribute and track invoices and progress payments for AECOM, its sub consultants and other third parties
- Communicate project control needs and objectives to AECOM line managers and other project personnel
Requirements
- Experience working within key infrastructure markets
- Working experience gained in a multi-discipline project environment
- Experienced in leading project controls on projects or programs
- Excellent understanding of, and experience in, scheduling, budgeting, cost reporting, progress and earned value reporting, including own organization and others
- Experienced in the preparation of cost control plans and procedures, and communication of such to project teams
- Experienced in the timely and accurate preparation of project weekly and monthly reports, and presentation of results and recommendations to senior management, often working to tight timescales
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- A high attention to detail and a fundamental desire for always delivering the best possible product, including the ability to deal efficiently with priorities and manage time appropriately
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment
Skills
- Primavera P6
- Power BI
- MS Office
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Projects
Location
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Bristol
- South coast
- Brighton
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree
Benefits
- Compensation, benefits and well-being programs
- Flexibility
- Access to industry-leading technology and thinking
- Work flexibility
About the Company
- 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, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.
- Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.
- AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
- See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
- We have 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.
- We foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
Equal Opportunity
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
- We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
