Lead Commercial Manager - SCADA Projects (Previous Relevant Experince is Required) in West Midlands

Energy Jobline ZR; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and engineering firm in the UK seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support rail infrastructure projects. This hybrid role requires expertise in cost management and contract oversight. The ideal candidate will have senior experience in a QS role, proficient in contract negotiation, and a strong focus on commercial risks. Attractive benefits include a car allowance and generous holiday options.

Benefits

Car Allowance

34 days holiday including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Occupational health support

Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in a QS / Cost Controller role.
• Experience in Rail / Construction / Civil Engineering / Utilities industry.
• Strong knowledge of cost-plus contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost control.
• Prepare client applications as per contract terms.
• Identify and agree changes with clients.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Cost control

Contract negotiation

Commercial risk management

Education

Member of a professional body (e.g., RICS)

Tools

CCS Frameworks

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - SCADA

Our Business Support teams deliver the vital services to ensure the continued success of our business divisions. These services include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every person in every team is contributing the lasting impact our Team makes. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

Reporting into the Lead Quantity Surveyor, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a pivotal role in supporting Telents rail infrastructure projects. This role blends strategic commercial oversight with handson postcontract cost and contract management. You will operate within the SCADA Portfolio, focusing on cost management for a costplus project.

This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to attend our Warwick HQ on a weekly basis.

What you’ll do:

• Manage all aspects of project cost control from handover to final account
• Prepare and issue client applications in line with contract terms, ensuring timely certification and payment
• Identify, price, and agree changes with clients, support, delay claims and associated quantum
• Commercial responsibilities of subcontract activities from inception to final account
• Provide commercial input across the full contract lifecycle from bid to closure or extension
• Support bidding and delivery teams in assessing and managing commercial risk
• Resolve disputes and claims in Telents best interests>
• Produce monthly cost/value reconciliations and forecasts
• Support monthly contract reviews and senior management reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve margin and reduce commercial risk
• Lead cost management on a costplus project, with a focus on time evidencing and AfP justifications

Who you are:

You will have senior level experience in a QS / Cost Controller type role, ideally gained within the Rail / Construction / Civil Engineering / Utilities industry.

Key Requirements:

• Proficient in a variety of contracting templates (e.g., NEC3/4, JCT, ICC) with a strong knowledge of Cost Reimbursable contracts and experience recovering disallowed costs
• Customerfacing experience with strong negotiation skills
• Solid understanding of commercial risks and contract negotiation
• Member of a professional body (e.g., RICS) or actively working towards membership is desirable
• Familiarity with CCS Frameworks, Model Services Contracts, and other standard forms is desirable

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• Car Allowance
• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
• Company pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

Learn more about Telent:

We're passionate about creating an environment that champions and, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.

#TJ-Hybrid

#LI-Hybrid

About Us

About Telent

Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. of the UKs critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, youll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. Youll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.

Brilliance brought together.

We are guided by our values and behaviours:

Be Inclusive

Take Responsibility

Collaborate

Be Customer-focussed

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.