Our client is a leading international consultancy delivering project, programme and commercial management services across major infrastructure and energy projects. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to support a portfolio of complex capital programmes within the energy and infrastructure sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile projects across areas including renewable energy, transmission & distribution, utilities, transportation and other major infrastructure developments.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing commercial and cost management support throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of delivering high-quality commercial and cost management services across multiple projects.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support informed commercial decision-making.
• Manage workloads effectively, working independently while recognising when to escalate risks or issues.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Produce clear and accurate commercial reporting, forecasts and cost analysis.
• Administer contracts and manage commercial processes including change control, cost forecasting, cashflow management and variance reporting.
• Monitor project performance against programme, budget and key performance indicators.
• Support value engineering and commercial optimisation initiatives throughout project delivery.
• Provide commercial advice to project teams and assist in the negotiation and agreement of final accounts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and recommending enhancements to commercial processes and systems.

Requirements

• Degree or HNC qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Experience administering NEC3/NEC4 and/or FIDIC contracts.
• Demonstrable cost and commercial management experience within major infrastructure or energy projects, including sectors such as:
  • Renewable Energy
  • Transmission & Distribution
  • Nuclear
  • Utilities
  • Water
  • Rail
  • Highways
  • Aviation
  • Low Carbon
• Experience working on major projects, programmes or capital portfolios.
• Strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional chartership (MRICS or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.