Commercial Lead for Utilities & Infrastructure Projects

Accenture Construct; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join our team supporting a major long-term utilities and infrastructure framework across the UK.

You will lead commercial activities, manage NEC contracts, produce cost reports and forecasts, support procurement, and identify risks and opportunities to maximise project value while collaborating with project managers and technical teams.

Qualifications

• Strong Quantity Surveying experience within infrastructure, utilities, energy, or major capital projects.
• Solid understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Confident communicator with excellent commercial acumen and stakeholder management.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline preferred; RICS membership advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across multiple infrastructure and utilities projects.
• Manage NEC contracts, compensation events, variations, and contractor accounts.
• Produce cost reports, forecasts, and commercial recommendations for key stakeholders.
• Support procurement activities, contract negotiations, and supplier management.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project value.
• Collaborate with project managers, planners, and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contract administration

Cost management

Forecasting

Risk management

Change control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS membership (advantageous)

Job description

Accenture Construct in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join our team supporting a major long-term utilities and infrastructure framework across the UK.

You will lead commercial activities, manage NEC contracts, produce cost reports and forecasts, support procurement, and identify risks and opportunities to maximise project value while collaborating with project managers and technical teams.