Senior Cost Manager

Capstone Recruitment UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Recruitment UK in London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. The role focuses on commercial management, contract administration and change control through the delivery phase. NEC/FIDIC experience is highly valued, with exposure to power, utilities and renewables projects.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience delivering major projects in infrastructure, energy, power, utilities, renewables or BESS.
• Strong understanding of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts, with hands-on administering experience.
• Experience assessing and managing contractual change, including compensation events, variations and claims.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience producing cost reports, forecasts and providing commercial advice.
• Ability to work directly with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contract administration and commercial reporting throughout the construction phase.
• Manage change control, variations and claims to protect project commercial position.
• Provide commercial guidance to clients and project teams on contract issues.
• Collaborate with clients, designers, engineers and contractors across infrastructure and energy projects.

Skills

Client liaison

Commercial reporting

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Tools

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - Infrastructure & Energy

London | £65,000 - £95,000 + Package

I'm currently working with a leading construction and property consultancy that is looking to strengthen its Infrastructure & Energy team in London with the appointment of an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on the delivery of major, complex projects across the infrastructure and energy sectors, with exposure to areas including power, utilities, renewables and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

The role will have a strong commercial and contractual focus, working closely with clients, project teams and contractors throughout the construction phase. You will take responsibility for contract administration, commercial reporting and change control, while helping clients navigate contractual and commercial issues as projects progress.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Around 5-10 years' experience delivering major projects within infrastructure, energy, power, utilities, renewables or BESS
• A strong understanding of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts, with hands-on experience administering these during project delivery
• Proven experience assessing and managing contractual change, including compensation events, variations and claims
• Strong commercial awareness with experience producing cost reports, forecasts and providing commercial advice
• The confidence to work directly with clients, contractors and wider project stakeholders
• A background gained within a consultancy, client-side organisation or contractor environment

This would suit someone looking to join a highly regarded team with a strong pipeline of major energy and infrastructure projects and excellent opportunities for progression.