Cost Manager - Programme & Commercial Management

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks a Cost Manager to oversee commercial aspects of projects in the water and energy sectors. The role involves managing contracts, financial strategies, and negotiations. Ideal candidates will have strong background in project management and data analysis, and experience in engineering or finance is preferred. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering complex commercial programs.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Experience in engineering or finance-related fields.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex commercial programs aligning with business objectives.
• Develop and implement detailed cost management strategies.
• Lead negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Handle claims and disputes to optimize revenue.

Skills

Program and Contract Management

Financial and Cost Management

Negotiation

Claims and Disputes Handling

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in SQL

Proficiency in Tableau

Job description

Overview

Our continued success in delivering for many of the UK’s leadingutility 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 we have an exciting opportunity for to join our Programme Management and Commercial Management team.

As a Cost Manager within our Programme Management & Commercial Management (PMCM) team you will work across major programmes with clients in the water and energy sectors, focusing on managing all commercial aspects of major projects and programmes.

This role could be based from any of Stantec's offices in the UK and Ireland, with flexible working allowing for a mix of home and in-office working.

Responsibilities

Some of the key responsibilities you could hold as a Cost Manager within PMCM:

• Program and Contract Management: delivering complex commercial programs, ensuring they align with broader business objectives to enhance overall operational efficiencies. This includes managing all aspects of contract administration, such as Early Warnings (EW) and Compensation Events (CE), to ensure that all contractual obligations are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Financial and Cost Management: developing and implementing detailed cost management strategies aimed at enhancing value and profitability.
• Negotiation and Tendering: leading on negotiations with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve advantageous commercial terms. Your role involves evaluating tender submissions meticulously to select the most suitable contractors and suppliers, ensuring the best value and quality for the projects.
• Claims and Disputes: handling claims and disputes efficiently, optimising revenue by resolving issues promptly and effectively. Your approach ensures that any potential financial impacts are minimized and that the project remains on track.

As a senior member of our team, you will be committed to the professional development of other team members – providing guidance and mentorship to help them grow and develop their careers.

Our Team

As a member of our Programme Management and Commercial Management team, you will be joining a community of people that are passionate about providing a quality service to our clients and the customers they serve. Our roles can vary between clients, and as such we are looking for people that can:

• Adapt to the challenge of working in different environments.
• Be proactive in providing tailor-made programme management solutions.
• Work within collaborative teams to deliver outstanding results.

About You

You will have experience of taking a lead role in delivering complex commercial programs – taking on advisory roles with clients to help deliver complex commercial programs.

You will have prior experience within engineering, operations, cost analysis, financial modelling, or within a similar role, and have strong proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Excel, SQL, or Tableau.

Whilst not essential, experience within the water, energy, or related sectors, would be beneficial.