Cost Manager - Programme & Commercial Management

Stantec is seeking a Cost Manager to join their Programme Management and Commercial Management team in Warrington, England, United Kingdom.

The Opportunity

Our continued success in delivering for many of the UK’s leading utility providers and major infrastructure developers is bringing significant growth across our team. If you care about your community and want to be involved in delivering improvements to the environment and infrastructure, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Programme Management and Commercial Management team.

As a Cost Manager within our Programme Management & Commercial Management (PMCM) team, you will work across major programmes with clients in the water and energy sectors, focusing on managing all commercial aspects of major projects and programmes.

This role could be based from any of Stantec\’s offices in the UK and Ireland, with flexible working allowing for a mix of home and in-office working.

Some of the key responsibilities you could hold as a Cost Manager within PMCM:

• Program and Contract Management: delivering complex commercial programs, ensuring they align with broader business objectives to enhance overall operational efficiencies.
• Financial and Cost Management: developing and implementing detailed cost management strategies aimed at enhancing value and profitability.
• Negotiation and Tendering: leading on negotiations with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve advantageous commercial terms.
• Claims and Disputes: handling claims and disputes efficiently, optimizing revenue by resolving issues promptly and effectively.

As a senior member of our team, you will be committed to the professional development of other team members – providing guidance and mentorship to help them grow and develop their careers.

Our Team

As a member of our Programme Management and Commercial Management team, you will be joining a community of people that are passionate about providing a quality service to our clients and the customers they serve.

Our roles can vary between clients, and as such we are looking for people that can:

• Adapt to the challenge of working in different environments.
• Be proactive in providing tailor-made programme management solutions.
• Work within collaborative teams to deliver outstanding results.

About You

You will have experience of taking a lead role in delivering complex commercial programs – taking on advisory roles with clients to help deliver complex commercial programs.

You will have prior experience within engineering, operations, cost analysis, financial modelling, or within a similar role, and have strong proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Excel, SQL, or Tableau.

Whilst not essential, experience within the water, energy, or related sectors, would be beneficial.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years.

We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.