Associate Cost Manager - Energy Infrastructure

Capstone Recruitment UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Recruitment UK is recruiting a Senior Associate Cost Manager to work on energy infrastructure projects in London/Kent. You will provide client-side commercial and cost management across EPC/FIDIC contracts, focusing on interconnectors and major electricity infrastructure.

The role offers a salary up to £110,000 (dependent on experience) and the chance to shape costs and commercial strategy on high-profile projects within an established consultancy.

Qualifications

• Senior Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor in a consultancy environment.
• Experience working on interconnectors and client-side EPC contracts.
• FIDIC Silver Book experience is essential.
• Strong cost control, forecasting and claims assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs, commercial reporting and forecasting throughout project delivery.
• Provide client-side commercial management of EPC contracts.
• Assess payments, variations and claims; maintain records.
• Identify commercial risks and advise on mitigation.
• Support negotiations and final accounts.
• Coordinate with technical, procurement and legal teams.

Job description

Senior - Associate Cost Manager - Energy Infrastructure

Location: London / Kent
Salary: Up to £110,000, depending on experience

Join an established construction and property consultancy supporting the delivery of major energy infrastructure projects. We are seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor with experience working on interconnectors to provide client-side commercial and cost management across EPC / FIDIC contracts.

The role

Working closely with the client and project delivery teams, you will:

• Manage costs, commercial reporting and forecasting throughout project delivery.
• Provide client-side commercial management and administration of EPC contracts.
• Assess payments, variations and claims, maintaining clear supporting records.
• Identify commercial risks and advise on mitigation.
• Support negotiations and the agreement of final accounts.
• Coordinate with technical, procurement and legal teams to support informed commercial decisions.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience as a Senior Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy environment.
• Experience working on interconnectors.
• Strongclient-side EPC contract experience.
• FIDIC contract experience is essential, ideally the Silver Book.
• Strong capability in cost control, change management, forecasting and the assessment of claims.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to advise clients on complex commercial matters.

What’s on offer

A salary of up to £110,000, depending on experience, and the opportunity to contribute to major electricity infrastructure projects within an established consultancy. This is a fantastic opportunity in a fast growing sector to work on major critical infrastructure projects.