Cost & Contract Manager

Associated British Ports; Swindon; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous remuneration package

Employer pension

Private health insurance

Range of other benefits

Job summary

Associated British Ports (ABP) Humber team is seeking a seasoned Cost & Contract Manager to lead cost, risk and contract management across major infrastructure projects valued at over £100 million. You will work with project managers, engineers, and procurement specialists to shape commercial outcomes.

You will influence contract strategy, negotiate NEC4 agreements, manage commercial risk, and provide strategic commercial guidance to senior stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cost, commercial and contract management.
• Proven ability to manage the full project lifecycle.
• MRICS or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost and contract management activities on major infrastructure projects
• Influence commercial strategy on high-value construction programmes
• Negotiate and administer NEC4 contracts on behalf of ABP
• Manage commercial risk and maximise value throughout project delivery
• Support procurement and supplier selection activities
• Provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders and project teams
• Contribute to projects supporting national infrastructure, trade and renewables ambitions

Skills

Cost management

Contract management

NEC4 contracts

Stakeholder management

Procurement support

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

MRICS qualification

Job description

We’re the UK’s largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK’s seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there.We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Shape major infrastructure projects. Protect commercial value. Deliver projects that matter.

Associated British Ports (ABP) is the UK’s leading ports business, operating 21 ports and handling around 100 million tonnes of cargo every year. As we continue to invest heavily in major infrastructure, energy transition and port development projects, we are looking for an exceptional Cost & Contract Manager to join our Humber team.

This is not a role for someone seeking their first step into cost and contract management.

We are seeking a seasoned commercial professional with substantial experience of managing cost, risk and contracts throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial business case, procurement and contract strategy through to delivery, administration, commercial close-out and final account resolution.

You’ll play a critical role in supporting a growing programme of infrastructure investment across the Humber, providing expert commercial leadership on projects that can exceed £100 million in value.

Why This Opportunity?

You’ll be joining one of the UK’s largest infrastructure owners and operators at a time of significant investment and transformation.

Working alongside experienced project managers, engineers, procurement specialists, legal advisers and external consultants, you’ll be trusted to provide expert commercial judgement on complex projects that directly support the future growth of the UK’s ports sector.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead cost and contract management activities on major infrastructure projects
• Influence commercial strategy on high-value construction programmes
• Negotiate and administer NEC4 contracts on behalf of ABP
• Manage commercial risk and maximise value throughout project delivery
• Support procurement and supplier selection activities
• Provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders and project teams
• Contribute to projects that support national infrastructure, trade and renewable energy ambitions

What We're Looking For

We’re interested in speaking with professionals who bring genuine depth of experience within infrastructure and/or civil engineering environments.

You will have a strong track record of delivering cost and contract management services across complex construction projects and be comfortable operating as a trusted adviser within multidisciplinary delivery teams.

• Extensive experience in cost, commercial and contract management within major infrastructure, civil engineering, marine or maritime projects
• Proven experience managing commercial activities across the full project lifecycle
• Significant experience developing and implementing commercial and contract strategies
• Strong expertise in cost planning, forecasting, benchmarking, risk management and commercial reporting
• Exceptional working knowledge and practical administration of the NEC4 suite of contracts
• Experience authoring, negotiating and managing complex contracts and commercial agreements
• Experience supporting and influencing procurement strategies and outcomes
• Ability to manage consultants, contractors and key supply chain partners
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills
• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Professional qualification such as MRICS or equivalent

Highly Desirable

• Infrastructure and major civils project experience
• Experience working across both client-side and contractor-side organisations
• Experience within regulated or publicly funded environments
• Strong understanding of commercial governance and procurement best practice

Location

Based within the Humber region, with travel to project sites across the Humber area up to three days per week.

Additional Information

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

• generous remuneration package
• employer pension
• private health insurance
• range of other benefits

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

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