Commercial/Cost Manager - Energy

STANTEC; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Commercial/Cost Manager to join their energy division. This role involves working with clients like National Grid, managing commercial models, and implementing cost processes. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in engineering and infrastructure delivery. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in a QS role is preferred.
• Prior experience within a Programme/Capital Delivery Environment.
• Detailed knowledge of Planning, Reporting and Cost Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement a collaborative commercial model.
• Ensure best practice cost management is in place.
• Develop & implement cost processes across the PMO.

Skills

Commercial Management

Cost Management

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Education

RICs Chartership or working towards it

Project/Programme qualification (APM or MSP)

Job description

The energy sector is rapidly transforming against a backdrop of growing demand, regulatory changes, ambitious carbon reduction targets and new innovations in technology.

If you are passionate about making a difference, then join our Energy team in leading the change!

We are open to speaking with Commercial/Cost Managers in relation to exploring opportunities in line with our growth strategy. These roles would get involved in a wide variety of projects, with clients such as National Grid across the country.

As a Commercial/Cost Manager within our energy division you will be working with a variety of clients and focusing on areas such as asset improvements within an ASTI (Accelerated Strategic Transmission Infrastructure) portfolio.

As part of the Advisory Services team you will uphold rigorous professional standards, facilitating efficient project execution and compliance with industry and company information standards and protocols.

Some of your key responsibilities will include implementing a collaborative commercial model, ensuring best practise cost management is in place, developing & implementing cost processes and systems across the PMO, analysing financial, commercial, risk and performance data and performing assurance at a portfolio / programme / project level.

Its a great time to join Stantec, please see the below link for more information on our Energy sector teams:

Stantec Energy Transition – UK

About You

You will be an experienced Commercial/Cost Management Professional ideally with prior experience in a QS role with RICs Chartership or working towards along with a Project and Programme qualification such as APM or MSP and have previous experience within a Programme / Capital Delivery Environment.

You will have experience in engineering and infrastructure delivery in the regulated sectors of energy or water and have detailed working knowledge of Planning, Reporting and Cost Management Systems. You will have the ability to manage workload and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven project delivery environment.

Why Join us?

• Our People Culture: We're proud of our friendly and collaborative environment
  
• Awards: We're 2023 NCE Consultancy of the Year and top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
  
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
  
• Flexible working arrangements
  
• Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I
  
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions
  

To hear what our Transmission & Distribution leader Sophie Lee has to say about working within our team, click here:- Sophie Lee - My Stantec Stories

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK&[e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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