Cost Intelligence & Commercial Management opportunities - Expression of Interest

STANTEC; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cost Intelligence Specialist to join its dynamic Programme Management and Commercial Management team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in data analysis, cost modelling, and financial performance optimization to drive success across major projects in the water and energy sectors. Your analytical skills will be crucial in identifying efficiencies and cost savings while mentoring junior colleagues. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful infrastructure improvements while enjoying a hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex commercial programs and cost intelligence initiatives.
• Strong skills in cost modelling, estimating, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze financial data to identify trends and cost reduction opportunities.
• Develop detailed cost models for financial planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Data Analysis

Cost Modelling

Estimating

Cost Challenge

Risk Management

Financial Analysis

Education

Degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Our continued success in delivering for many of the UK’s leading utility providers and major infrastructure developers is bringing significant growth across our team. If you care about your community and want to be involved in delivering improvements to the environment and infrastructure, then you may well be interested in the opportunities that we have coming up for Cost Intelligence Specialists within our Programme Management and Commercial Management team.

These roles can be based from any of our UK and Ireland offices, with hybrid working allowing for a mix of home and in-office working. Please note that at this stage we are inviting expressions of interest for a future role within our team.

As a Cost Intelligence Specialist within our Programme Management & Commercial Management (PMCM) team, you will work across major programmes with clients in the water and energy sectors, focusing on optimising the financial performance of major projects and programmes.

In this role, you will work closely with clients and stakeholders to deliver complex capital delivery programmes. Some key tasks include:

1. Data Analysis: Collecting, analysing, and interpreting financial data to identify trends and variances, uncover cost reduction opportunities, and improve financial efficiency.
2. Cost Modelling: Developing and maintaining detailed cost models to forecast expenses at asset and component levels, aiding in financial planning and resource allocation.
3. Estimating: Using top-down tools for broad estimates and building detailed estimates from quotations and rates.
4. Cost Challenge: Analyzing and optimizing processes, civil engineering, MEICA design, and construction methodologies to identify efficiencies and cost savings.
5. Reporting: Preparing reports and dashboards that present findings and recommendations clearly for stakeholders.
6. Risk and Dispute Management: Conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and managing claims and disputes effectively to support stakeholder decisions.

As a senior team member, you will also be responsible for mentoring and guiding less experienced colleagues to support their professional development.

Our Team:

Joining our Programme Management and Commercial Management team means becoming part of a community passionate about delivering quality service. We value adaptability, proactive problem-solving, and teamwork in our roles.

About You:

You should have experience leading complex commercial programs and cost intelligence initiatives, with strengths in cost modelling, estimating, and cost challenge. Prior experience in engineering, operations, or financial analysis, along with proficiency in data analysis tools like Excel, SQL, or Tableau, is essential. Experience in water, energy, or utility sectors is advantageous but not mandatory.

About Stantec:

With over 31,000 employees across 450 locations on 6 continents, we have been working in the UK for over 150 years. We focus on planning, designing, delivering, and managing infrastructure to support sustainable communities. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities and accessible recruitment processes.

If you are excited about this role but feel your experience isn't an exact match, we encourage you to apply. For support or adjustments during the recruitment process, contact careers.UK&[e-mail].

ReqID: 6910