Commercial/Cost Manager - Energy

Stantec; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Glasgow is seeking a Commercial/Cost Manager to support energy sector projects. Candidates should have experience in cost management, project delivery, and relevant qualifications. This role offers a collaborative environment with various benefits including competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a QS role.
• Prior experience within a Programme/Capital Delivery Environment.
• Detailed working knowledge of regulations in energy or water sectors.

Responsibilities

• Implement collaborative commercial models.
• Ensure best practice cost management.
• Develop and implement cost processes and systems.

Skills

Cost management

Project management

Risk analysis

Planning and reporting

Education

Project and Programme qualification (APM or MSP)

RICs Chartership or working towards it

Tools

Cost Management Systems

Planning Software

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12.08.2025

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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 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 32,000 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 [emailprotected] we will talk to you about how we can support you.