Senior Cost Manager

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

Job summary

Capstone Recruitment UK in London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to lead cost management on major infrastructure and energy projects. You will focus on contract administration, commercial reporting and change control, collaborating with clients, project teams and contractors.

The role offers exposure to power, utilities, renewables and BESS, with opportunities for progression within a respected team and a strong project pipeline.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience delivering major infrastructure/energy projects.
• Hands-on NEC and/or FIDIC contract administration.
• Experience managing contractual change including compensation events, variations, and claims.
• Strong commercial awareness with cost reporting, forecasting and advisory.
• Confident in liaising with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Experience in a consultancy, client-side, or contractor environment.

Responsibilities

• This role will focus on contract administration, commercial reporting and change control throughout the construction phase.
• You will work closely with clients, project teams and contractors to navigate commercial issues as projects progress.

Skills

Contract management

NEC/FIDIC

Change management

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder liaison

Consultancy experience

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.