Project Cost Consultant - Energy

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…