Project Cost Consultant - Energy

Stantec; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / flexible working

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Join Stantec in Bristol as a Project Cost Consultant, leading commercial management for major energy and transmission projects. You will provide expert cost and commercial guidance through feasibility, procurement, contract administration and construction, ensuring value and robust controls.

You will develop cost plans, advise on procurement strategies, manage cost reporting and risk management, and support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Commercially minded Quantity Surveyor or Cost Consultant with infrastructure experience.
• Experience delivering commercial responsibilities in energy or civil projects.
• Chartered status with RICS or commitment toward chartership.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of projects.
• Develop robust cost plans and advise on procurement strategies.
• Manage cost reporting, change control and contract administration.
• Support bid development and commercial decision-making.
• Identify commercial risks and provide practical solutions.
• Represent Stantec with clients, contractors and project teams.

Skills

Cost control

Estimating

Budgeting

Cost planning

Procurement

Contract administration

Risk management

Commercial management

Change control

Value engineering

Contract types ( NEC )

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Construction Law

Chartered status (RICS)

Tools

NEC contracts (Options A/C/E)

Cost reporting software

Measurement software

Job description

Join Stantec at an exciting time of growth as we continue to expand our commercial team supporting some of the UK's most significant energy generation and transmission programmes. Based in the heart of Bristol city centre, this role offers the opportunity to work on nationally important infrastructure projects while enjoying all the benefits of one of the UK's most vibrant and connected cities.

Bristol has become a major hub for the energy and infrastructure sector, offering a thriving professional community, outstanding transport links, and a dynamic city-centre environment filled with culture, restaurants, green spaces and waterfront attractions. From our centrally located office, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams delivering projects that are helping shape the future of the UK's energy network.

We are looking for commercially minded professionals who are passionate about cost and commercial management and who want to play an active role in delivering infrastructure that supports the UK's transition to a more sustainable future.

About the Role

As a Project Cost Consultant, you will take a leading role in the commercial management of major energy and transmission projects, providing expert cost and commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with clients, project teams and senior Stantec management and all stakeholders, you will support project delivery from early-stage feasibility through procurement, contract administration and construction. You will contribute to bid development, cost planning activities, risk management and commercial decision-making, ensuring projects are delivered successfully and provide maximum value.

This is a varied role that offers exposure to complex infrastructure programmes while providing opportunities to develop your expertise and influence project outcomes.

Your Impact

You will provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of projects, helping clients make informed decisions and navigate commercial challenges with confidence. By developing robust cost plans, advising on procurement and contract strategies, managing cost reporting and supporting contract administration activities, you will play a pivotal role in driving project success.

Working as a trusted advisor, you will build strong relationships with clients, contractors and project teams, representing Stantec throughout project delivery. Your ability to identify and manage commercial risks, challenge assumptions and provide practical solutions will help ensure projects remain commercially sound while delivering critical infrastructure that enables a more resilient and sustainable energy future.

About You

You will be a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor or Cost Consultant with experience supporting and leading delivery of commercial responsibilities in infrastructure, utilities or energy projects and a genuine passion for delivering value through effective cost and commercial management.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Experience across quantity surveying, cost control, estimating, budgeting and cost planning, with the ability to provide clear commercial insight throughout the project lifecycle.

• A strong understanding of contract administration, construction contracts and commercial management processes, including change control, valuations, cost reporting, procurement and risk management.

• Knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly Options A, C and E, alongside familiarity with industry measurement methodologies and measurement software.

• The ability to identify commercial risks, provide practical advice and support project teams in achieving successful project outcomes.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

• Experience working within a consultancy environment and collaborating with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Experience in the Energy Sector and large Civil Engineering projects.

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Law or a related discipline.Chartered status with RICS or equivalent professional accreditation, or a clear commitment towards achieving chartership.

At Stantec, you will join a collaborative team working on projects that make a real difference. You will have the opportunity to develop your career, work alongside recognised industry experts, and contribute to some of the most important energy and infrastructure programmes in the UK.

Why Join Us?

• We put people first: We are proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025.

• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered.

• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

• Growth: We are on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!

• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.

• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience does not exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made, then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.