Cost Consultant - Energy

As part of our continued growth in the energy sector, we are expanding our commercial team to support a diverse portfolio of generation and transmission projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised consultancy and play a key role in delivering the infrastructure that will help shape the UK's energy future.

Based in our new vibrant and contemporary office in the heart of Bristol (Embarq) that brings together experts from across the business and fosters a place where ideas are shared, careers are developed and meaningful relationships a, you'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders, providing commercial and cost management expertise across major infrastructure programmes.

About the Role As a Cost Consultant, you will provide commercial and cost management support throughout the project lifecycle, working with our Project Manager and clients make informed decisions and achieve successful project outcomes. You will work across a range of complex infrastructure projects, supporting procurement, contract administration, cost planning and commercial risk management activities.

Your Impact You will contribute to the successful delivery of critical energy and transmission projects by preparing feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, and supporting tendering activities. You will lead cost planning, estimating and cost management activities, providing clear reporting and commercial insight to clients and project teams.

Working closely with stakeholders, contractors and consultants, you will help manage contractual frameworks and subcontract arrangements, ensuring commercial risks are identified and effectively managed while maintaining strong client relationships throughout project delivery.

About You You will be a commercially aware and collaborative professional with experience in quantity surveying, cost consultancy or commercial management within construction or infrastructure projects. Passionate about delivering value and supporting successful project outcomes, you will be comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and balancing multiple priorities.

You will also bring:

Experience in cost planning, estimating, cost control and commercial management.

An understanding of construction contracts and contractual frameworks.

Experience supporting procurement activities, tender processes and contract administration.

The ability to assess design changes, manage cost variances, review valuations and produce cost reporting.

Experience identifying and managing commercial risk while providing advice to project delivery teams.

Strong communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

The ability to work independently while contributing to wider project and commercial teams.

Ideally, You'll Also HaveA degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline such as Construction Management or Construction Law.

Knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly Options A, C and

E.Familiarity and experience with industry measurement methods such as CESMM4 and MMHW and relevant measurement software.

Ideally but not essential working in the Energy Sector or Civil Engineering .Working towards, membership of, RICS or an equivalent professional body.

Why Join Us?

We put people first:
We are proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

We are driven to achieve:
Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025.We do what is right:
Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered. Along with structured and focused training support in developing your career, and in support of RICS APC or equivalent.

We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
Growth:
We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!

Great Benefits:
Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.

Hybrid / Flexible working:
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

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