Senior Commercial Manager

TN United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quantity Surveyor, where you'll be part of a dynamic team tackling significant energy projects. Your expertise in cost management will be crucial in ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders to drive successful outcomes and contribute to a sustainable future. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile initiatives that address the pressing challenges of climate change and resource management. If you are passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification or chartered status required.
• Experience with NEC contracts and strong self-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs and commercial activities during project execution.
• Provide technical advice and guidance on cost management.

Skills

Cost Management

Risk Management

Contract Procurement

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Relevant Professional Qualification (e.g., RICS, CIPS)

Tools

NEC Contracts

Job description

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we're feeling the effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, and loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we're experiencing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires is increasing. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

As part of our Cost Management team, you'll be involved in a wide range of projects from global and high-profile to small and impactful, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Your expertise in planning, estimating, budgeting, and managing costs will drive growth and smarter working.

The energy landscape is rapidly transforming; generating and processing enough clean energy is a significant challenge to meet the world's Net Carbon Zero needs. Join our Energy team and be part of an industry-leading group, applying your skills to energy mega projects across the UK.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will join a team of cost managers and project managers on various projects in the energy sector. Your role will involve assisting project teams with contract procurement documentation and managing the commercial activities during project execution to support the safe, successful delivery of our clients' programs, projects, and business objectives.

The Quantity Surveyor provides professional commercial support to the project teams through efficient contract procurement, cost control, risk management, and forecasting, supporting the Program/Project Execution Plans.

You should possess excellent interpersonal skills to build positive and effective relationships within project teams and the wider client organization.

· Work independently within established financial systems to monitor and review project costs and variances on small to medium projects, controlling cost variables.

· Deliver or assist in managing medium to large-scale cost projects, ensuring the scope of work is completed within deadlines.

· Understand and adhere to business risk policies, raising concerns to senior management to prevent adverse impacts.

· Provide advice on risk management principles to ensure compliance with organizational processes.

· Analyze data to identify trends and prepare documentation such as delivery plans, supporting decision-making.

· Review and analyze existing cost and commercial management processes, sharing knowledge and contributing to service improvements.

· Interact with internal and external stakeholders, applying technical knowledge to ensure project delivery meets expectations.

· Offer technical advice and guidance on cost management, sharing knowledge to support colleagues and clients.

· Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs, resolve issues, and ensure client satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience:

· Relevant professional qualification or chartered status (e.g., RICS, CIPS, ICE, CIOB).

· Experience with NEC contracts.

· Experience in analysis and insights delivery.

· Strong self-management and prioritization skills, capable of working under pressure.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.

· Ability to manage projects from inception to completion.