Cost Management Intern - Quantity Surveying (Nov 2026)

Cost Management Intern - Quantity Surveying (Nov 2026) Intern State/Province: Canterbury Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM New Zealand Limited Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: NZ - Christchurch Company Description “During my time as a project management intern at AECOM, I discovered the importance of collaboration, flexibility, and strategic thinking. Each challenge taught me something new, and every task helped me grow closer to becoming a skilled project manager.” - Elmar Abdal, Graduate Project Manager Come grow with us. Our Buildings and Places team combines urban planning, building design, and engineering expertise to create sustainable, livable, and equitable cities. With a portfolio of iconic, award-winning buildings and landscapes, we deliver projects from strategic planning to completion, fostering connections between people and place. Focused on innovation and digital capabilities, we ensure efficiency and scalability across urbanism, architecture, engineering, and project management. We work across diverse sectors - social infrastructure, transit, technology, commercial real estate - delivering high-performance facilities that promote long-term health and wellbeing. With cutting-edge technology and a global network, we tackle complex challenges to shape the built environment. Everyone belongs at AECOM.  We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a  Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a  WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner  and an  AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employe r.

Join AECOM as a Cost Management Intern and gain valuable experience in the field of cost management within the built environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals, supporting various projects and learning about both pre- and post-contract activities. How you’ll make a difference: Assist with Cost Planning: Help with cost modelling and planning to support project budgeting and financial forecasting. Support Tendering Activities: Participate in managing tender processes and documentation to aid procurement efforts. Contribute to Reporting: Assist in preparing financial and due diligence reports that inform project decision-making. Help Manage Change Control: Support the review and management of change control procedures to ensure commercial accuracy throughout project delivery. What Our Summer Internship Program Offers 12-week paid internship (mid-November to mid-February) Real project experience: Contribute to meaningful work and apply your university learning to real-world projects from day one. Exposure to iconic projects: Be part of projects that help shape communities, cities and infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand. AECOM Summer Series: Connect with senior leaders from across our business through an exclusive program of presentations providing insight into different career pathways and areas of expertise. Work alongside technical experts: Work alongside graduates, technical experts, and industry leaders. Be part of a global business: Experience the benefits of working for a global consultancy, with opportunities to collaborate across teams, markets and geographies. Pathway to graduate employment: Successful interns may be considered for future graduate opportunities, providing a direct pathway into AECOM's Graduate Program.

Summer Intern attributes: Interns who are curious and excited to apply their studies in a professional environment. You'll bring strong communication and teamwork skills, a positive and proactive attitude, adaptability, and a commitment to professionalism and integrity. Bachelor’s Degree: You must be in your penultimate year of a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction