Apprentice Contract Surveyor - London, United Kingdom - AECOM

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    At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.

    Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

    We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

    There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.

    We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

    Are you an ambitious, driven individual looking to work on building projects that can change the world, projects that are always more complex and innovative than the last?


    If so, we are looking for an experienced MEP Project Surveyor MEP to join our expanding team in Aldgate Tower, London to work on a variety of exciting projects.

    AECOM plays a critical role in the conceptualisation and creation of amazing spaces, delivering projects and buildings that define skylines and communities.

    AECOM Buildings & Places is made up of dedicated teams delivering projects in Commercial, Residential, Hospitality, Sports Venues, Work Places, Education, Government and Healthcare.

    We are friendly, busy and motivated with an established track record of successfully delivering local and overseas projects. Bloomberg HQ, Battersea Power Station, 122 Leadenhall in London to name but a few.

    The Engineering Services and Utilities Team sits within the London Cost Management Team. We specialise in the Cost Management of Engineering Services and Utilities in a broad range of sectors and end markets


    AECOM is seeking a MEP Project Surveyor to be based in our London office, you will provide a comprehensive, accurate and value driven service for large, high profile and exciting key commercial, corporate, residential and public clients.


    As a Project Surveyor, you will work as part of the team to help deliver all aspects of MEP Cost Management from inception of a project through to completion.

    You will work on a number of projects, varying in complexity, ranging in value from £5 – £50m.

    Cost Planning:
    Area Schedules, Measurement of Quantities and entry onto Estimating software, Cost planning, Presenting Cost plan.


    • Tender Documentation:
    BQ/Pricing Schedule Measurement, Preliminaries/Appendices, Team/Project leader.


    • Tender Evaluation:
    Review and Analysis of Tenders, Tender Reports.


    • Value Engineering and Commercial Awareness.
    • Risk Management.
    • Post Contract Management:
    Preparation of Valuations, Final Accounts, Cost Reporting, Change Control.


    • Contract Procurement.
    • Also providing effective support and mentoring to Graduates and Apprentices. You will develop strong reciprocal relationships with clients and members of the project team and be the primary interface with AECOM clients (new and existing).


    Significant proven experience in a consulting environment providing MEP CM services including Pre Contract Estimating; Contract Administration, Cost Reporting and Final Account resolution.


    • Passionate about delivering high-quality consulting services to our clients.
    • Understanding of JCT and/or NEC standard forms of contract.
    • Proven ability to advise clients and design teams on cost, value and risk, not just cost in isolation.
    • Excellent IT Skills and the ability to utilise digital measurement, cost planning and tender document tools shall be essential.
    • Degree Qualified – BSc or MSc – in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management
    • Professionally Qualified – ideally Chartered Quantity Surveying Status with the RICS, CIOB or other equivalent institution
    Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us.

    If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you'll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

    Core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee.

    You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

    You'll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries.

    And if you're a member of the Reserve Forces you'll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.


    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.

    You will 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.


    You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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.


    AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

    Strategic Business Unit:
    Europe & India


    Career Area:
    Survey & Estimation


    Work Location Model:
    Hybrid