Assistant Cost Manager

About AESG

AESG is a renowned Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm with offices in London, Riyadh, Singapore, Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo, and Sydney. We operate across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, delivering expertise through Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory, and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management. Our diversified team possesses vast experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management, and acoustics.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Cost Manager will support the delivery of sustainability consultancy services for AESG's clients, aiming to meet exemplary quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support for cost management activities across multiple projects.
• Assist in preparing project cost estimates through all design stages using experience, historical data, and parametric ratios.
• Utilize existing AESG digital tools and contribute to developing new customized tools for clients.
• Engage in cost modelling using Excel and functional cost planning with software such as CostX.
• Apply measurement software including Dimension X or CostX for estimating purposes.
• Participate in value engineering exercises.
• Undertake cost management tasks under supervision, ensuring timely and accurate outputs.
• Support team and service leaders in managing project costs.
• Represent AESG professionally during client meetings, negotiations, and correspondence to maintain strong working relationships.
• Provide reasoned advice on complex issues, escalating when necessary.
• Deliver accurate cost advice and reporting to clients.
• Maintain effective communication channels among project stakeholders to ensure success.
• Contribute to the commercial success and stability of the cost management division.
• Help ensure projects are delivered to the highest quality standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in cost management or quantity surveying.
• Prior experience assisting in technical delivery, preferably within a global consultancy firm.
• Exposure to regional projects is advantageous.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for cost modeling purposes.
• Experience using digital cost management software such as CostX and measurement tools like Dimension X.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Currently pursuing or intending to pursue a professional qualification such as RICS or equivalent.
• Educational background includes BSc, BTech or MSc degree in Quantity Surveying, Contracts, or related field.
• Demonstrates a collaborative and proactive attitude characterized by politeness, patience, diplomacy, respectfulness, and flexibility.

General Expectations

• Moderate proficiency in a variety of relevant competencies.
• Ability to complete tasks under supervision successfully.

Competencies and Soft Skills

• Develop leadership and management skills, adapting to supervisory roles and taking initiative with occasional guidance.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively, engaging in discussions, meetings, and teamwork with patience and responsibility.
• Grow technical expertise by working alongside experienced colleagues and independently completing project sub-tasks.
• Contribute to innovative and creative problem-solving efforts within the role.
• Build strong client relationships by managing communications and assisting in client-facing activities.
• Participate in strategic planning, task prioritization, and project coordination aligned with corporate goals.
• Manage time efficiently by coordinating tasks, creating project timelines, and setting priorities.
• Support project management and delivery by handling assigned subsets of tasks and developing problem-solving skills.
• Embody AESG's core values including client-centricity, collaboration, adaptability, innovation, and commitment to quality and teamwork.