Senior Cost and Contract Lead – Major Infrastructure

Associated British Ports; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension

Private health insurance

Generous remuneration package

Job summary

Associated British Ports is seeking a Cost and Contract Manager in Cardiff (3 days office/onsite) to lead commercial oversight on major infrastructure programmes, including the Future Port Talbot project, with contracts ranging from £100m to £1bn.

You’ll drive cost control, NEC4 contract administration, and risk management across multidisciplinary teams, shaping procurement strategies and governance to maximise value while maintaining delivery schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cost and contract management on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong grasp of NEC4 contracts and commercial governance.
• Proven ability to manage risk and drive value across large programmes.
• Degree in QS/Construction Commercial Management; MRICS/MCIOB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist cost and contract management for major infrastructure programmes.
• Own project costs, forecasts and financial controls.
• Lead NEC4 contract administration and governance.
• Manage external cost consultants; ensure quality outputs.
• Deliver strategic commercial and procurement advice to leadership.
• Shape commercial strategies and critical project documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and legal advisors.

Skills

Cost & contract management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Risk management

Education

QS/Construction commercial management degree

MRICS or MCIOB qualification

Tools

NEC4

CostX

Causeway

CostOS

MS Office

Job description

Associated British Ports is seeking a Cost and Contract Manager in Cardiff (3 days office/onsite) to lead commercial oversight on major infrastructure programmes, including the Future Port Talbot project, with contracts ranging from £100m to £1bn.

You’ll drive cost control, NEC4 contract administration, and risk management across multidisciplinary teams, shaping procurement strategies and governance to maximise value while maintaining delivery schedules.