Cost Consultant - Energy

About This Role

This role is a key part of the commercial team within the energy sector, supporting a diverse portfolio of generation and transmission projects. It involves providing commercial and cost management expertise across major infrastructure programmes, working alongside multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to deliver critical energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and cost management support throughout the project lifecycle
• Work with Project Managers and clients to make informed decisions and achieve successful project outcomes
• Support procurement, contract administration, cost planning, and commercial risk management activities across complex infrastructure projects
• Prepare feasibility studies
• Advise on procurement strategies and contract selection
• Support tendering activities
• Lead cost planning, estimating, and cost management activities
• Provide clear reporting and commercial insight to clients and project teams
• Help manage contractual frameworks and subcontract arrangements, ensuring commercial risks are identified and effectively managed
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout project delivery

Requirements

• 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
• Comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and balancing multiple priorities
• Experience in cost planning, estimating, cost control, and commercial management
• Understanding of construction contracts and contractual frameworks
• Experience supporting procurement activities, tender processes, and contract administration
• 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
• Ability to work independently while contributing to wider project and commercial teams

Nice to have:

• 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
• Working in the Energy Sector or Civil Engineering
• Working towards membership of RICS or an equivalent professional body