FPT- Cost & Contract Manager

A rare chance to join ABP’s Major Projects team at a pivotal moment, taking a commercial leadership role within our Cost & Contract Management (CCM) function. You will be at the forefront of delivering the Future Port Talbot (FPT) programme
, one of the most ambitious infrastructure transformations of this generation, alongside other major capital projects ranging from £100m to £1bn
.

Role: Cost and Contract Manager
Location: Cardiff (3 days office/onsite)
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 17th July 2026

• Provide specialist cost and contract management expertise aligned to the scale, complexity and risk profile of major infrastructure programmes.
• Take responsibility for all project-related costs, forecasts and financial controls.
• Lead supplier contract management under the NEC4 suite
  , ensuring correct application, administration and governance.
• Manage external cost consultants, ensuring quality, consistency and robust commercial outputs.
• Deliver strategic commercial, cost, contractual and procurement advice to support project leadership and strengthen decision‑making.
• Play a key role in the procurement process, shaping commercial strategies and documentation.
• Prepare, review and enhance contract documentation—including terms, scopes and Employer’s Requirements—to ensure clear allocation of risk and alignment with ABP’s commercial strategy.
• Work closely with the CCM Group Lead on commercial strategy, major decisions, emerging risks and potential disputes.
• Ensure contract documentation is consistently updated to reflect new statutory requirements.

• A strong technical background across cost, commercial and contract management within complex infrastructure such as marine/maritime, civils, M&E or large industrial environments.
• Extensive experience of major capital projects valued £100m–£1bn
  , ideally with exposure to both client-side and contractor-side delivery.
• Significant expertise providing commercial leadership throughout the full project lifecycle in multidisciplinary team environments.
• A proven ability to shape project delivery strategies, including risk identification, contract authoring, negotiation and bespoke agreements.
• The ability to think strategically, problem‑solve and deliver under minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, able to influence senior stakeholders across complex organisations.
• A degree (or equivalent relevant experience) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification/Chartership (e.g., MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent).
• Exceptional, demonstrable knowledge of the NEC4 suite
  , including administering complex NEC contracts on large infrastructure programmes.
• High proficiency in MS Office and cost‑management tools such as CostX, Causeway or CostOS.

We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, Employer Pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Medical may be required before starting this position. ABP undertakes random screening for substance abuse and operates a zero‑tolerance policy.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.