At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver innovative utility projects while shaping market strategies.
- Company: Dynamic consultancy focused on utilities with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Hybrid work, competitive salary, generous holidays, and health perks.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team with opportunities for continuous learning and diverse projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the utilities sector and grow your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field; chartered status preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
Role Overview
Our Utilities Consultancy team is built around three integrated specialisms: Commercial management, Project Delivery, and Technical/Regulatory service.
The Commercial function provides strategic advice and cost/commercial management services across regulated and non‑regulated utility environments, supporting high‑value infrastructure and digital asset projects.
We are seeking experienced individuals to strengthen and grow our Commercial Utility Consultancy team.
The role will suit a commercially astute, client‑facing individual with deep knowledge of utility procurement, infrastructure cost modelling, and lifecycle commercial strategy.
The role will involve shaping our market positioning, supporting major bids, and embedding commercial best practice across utility and energy programmes.
The role demands high‑level strategic thinking, hands‑on leadership, and the ability to influence both client‑side and internally at RLB.
There are critical leadership roles available which will contribute to RLB’s ambitious growth within the utilities sector.
Responsibilities
- Lead the successful delivery of projects within the Utilities sector – power, water, telecoms, district energy, gas, renewables and emerging energy infrastructure.
- Provide commercial leadership & strategy.
- Ensure commercial governance & assurance.
- Lead bids and market development.
- Oversee pre‑contract & procurement activities.
- Engage clients & stakeholders.
- Lead and develop teams.
- Contribute to the financial performance of projects and the wider business, including revenue and profitability.
- Promote efficiency, effectiveness and best practice across projects and teams.
- Keep up to date with current thinking and best practice within the discipline.
- Work closely with clients, contractors and project teams to deliver projects successfully and on budget.
- Associate & Senior Associate levels require demonstrable leadership experience across people, projects and business.
Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a similar construction‑related technical discipline.
- Chartered / Professionally Qualified (or working towards MRICS/MCInst CES/MCIOB preferred).
Experience
- Significant experience in delivering commercial services on major utility infrastructure programmes.
- Strong understanding of electricity, water, wastewater or multi‑utility environments (including regulated and non‑regulated).
- Experience in commercial management and the delivery of projects in both regulated and deregulated marketplaces.
- Proven track record in managing multi‑disciplinary teams and client relationships.
- Proficiency in procurement advisory, cost planning, contract management and dispute resolution.
- Proven experience in managing high‑voltage Transmission and Distribution projects.
- Extensive experience in delivering EHV projects (132k V, 275k V and 400k V), grid connections and other utility‑scale projects.
- Good working knowledge of the UK Transmission & Distribution ecosystem, including the DNO/IDNO landscape and major players in the ICP market.
- Experience with standard construction contracts (e. g., Fidic, JCT).
- Proven track record in tendering and managing major projects.
- Behaviours
- Recognised as a client‑focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to peers and seniors. A team player with a strong willingness to learn.
- Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence with good commercial results.
Benefits
- Hybrid working patterns to support work‑life balance, with competitive maternity and paternity packages.
- Competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
- Health and wellness options including gym membership and cycle‑to‑work schemes.
- Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
- Continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in‑house mentoring schemes.
- Season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
- Opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
- Team and social events, charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential.
We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients.
Our talent strategy aims to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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Senior Cost Manager / Senior Associate - Utilities employer: Rider Levett Bucknall RLB
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering hybrid working arrangements that promote work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee growth, RLB provides ample opportunities for professional development and advancement within the Cost Management department, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact on diverse projects in healthcare, education, and commercial sectors.
