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We are seeking a high-calibre Quantity Surveyors to support our clients pivotal energy projects. This role is instrumental in delivering end-to-end commercial and cost control services for transformational projects that support the UK's energy transition strategy. The positions can be based in either Bristol, London or Glasgow and will consist on working on Renewable … Energy, Nuclear, Net Zero, Transmission and Distribution or Carbon Capture projects on a hybrid basis (3 days a week client site). Key Responsibilities Lead full-cycle cost management across project lifecycles—from tendering and procurement through to contract negotiation, cost control, and final account settlement. Administer NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 preferred), overseeing valuations, change control, and cost variance coordination. Provide robust forecasting, monitoring, and reporting of cost performance; ensure accurate and timely financial insights. Drive value engineering and cost optimisation strategies in alignment with project and client needs. Establish and maintain strong relationships with client teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes. Mentor and guide junior cost More ❯

We are seeking a high-calibre Quantity Surveyors to support our clients pivotal energy projects. This role is instrumental in delivering end-to-end commercial and cost control services for transformational projects that support the UK's energy transition strategy. The positions can be based in either Bristol, London or Glasgow and will consist on working on Renewable … Energy, Nuclear, Net Zero, Transmission and Distribution or Carbon Capture projects on a hybrid basis (3 days a week client site). Key Responsibilities Lead full-cycle cost management across project lifecycles—from tendering and procurement through to contract negotiation, cost control, and final account settlement. Administer NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 preferred), overseeing valuations, change control, and cost variance coordination. Provide robust forecasting, monitoring, and reporting of cost performance; ensure accurate and timely financial insights. Drive value engineering and cost optimisation strategies in alignment with project and client needs. Establish and maintain strong relationships with client teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes. Mentor and guide junior cost More ❯

contribute to bids and proposals, represent the NOC in customer and bid meetings, shape service offerings and provide pricing and resource inputs; oversee supplier relationships, contracts and procurement, driving cost control and supplier performance reviews; champion continual improvement and standardisation across Field Engineers, PMO, Service Managers and third parties; manage strategic risk and issue mitigation, business continuity and … experience managing managers in Service Desk/NOC/contact-centre environments, strong strategic resource planning, capacity modelling and workforce-planning skills, proven supplier management and third-party spend control, and experience contributing to bids/proposals. You will have commercial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, cost control), familiarity with ITIL and delivery against SLAs/OLAs/KPIs More ❯

staying within budget and delivering exceptional results . What Youll Do: Client Management: Act as the main client contact, ensuring KPIs are met and satisfaction remains high. Risk & Change Control: Manage project risks and scope changes, including SoWs and change control processes. Cost Control: Review P&L and manage costs to drive profitability. Billing & Invoicing: Ensure … desirable (desirable not essential). Leadership : Skilled in mentoring and coaching junior team members also managing office-based and remote teams. Budget Management: Proven ability to manage budgets and control costs across projects. Tech-Savvy: Proficient with project management tools and MS Office. Customer-Focused: Strong record of delivering client-focused solutions and building relationships. Network Knowledge: Familiar with … eye tests on us. Private Medical Insurance Including 24/7 digital GP access, so youre covered round the clock. Tech Payment Scheme In partnership with Currys, spread the cost of your next must-have gadget. Brilliant Discounts Enjoy savings on the high street, in restaurants, and on your travels Fresh Fruit Delivery every week, plus breakfast and lunch More ❯

solutions. Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements and adopt best practices in project and programme management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, PMI). Financial Oversight: Manage project and programme budgets, ensuring cost control and financial accountability. Compliance: Ensure all projects and programme activities comply with organisational policies, UK regulations, and industry standards. What we're looking for: Bachelor’s degree More ❯

procurement, negotiation and financial accounting. Liaison with clients, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement on matters relating to contractual change, claims and additional payment. Cost management and project forecasting. Work closely with Commercial and Planning teams to ensure cost and resource forecasts are maintained to required levels of accuracy whilst issues are mitigated … and/or escalated to the Pre-Construction Lead for successful resolution. Share best practices with others and take a proactive approach in advising site teams on cost management and efficiencies. Identification and realisation of commercial opportunities. Protect from commercial risks. Create an open, approachable, and visible team environment which engages across the IOS Alliance and organisations to promote … in building an accurate tender bid. Essential Experience in design, commercial, and leading project teams Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management, and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting. Ability to use Primavera P6 software or equivalent Excellent communication, people, and team management skills, with the ability to More ❯

RAID logs, dependency maps, and performance reports. Proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensuring that key issues are escalated and resolved in a timely manner. Oversee financial management, including forecasting, cost control, and value realisation. Lead cross-functional and multi-supplier teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and delivery excellence. Promote best practice, innovation, and knowledge sharing across Akkodis and client More ❯

reporting information systems. Practical experience of implementing Earned Value Management (EVM), progress reporting, forecasting and performance reporting and analysis. An understanding of how other aspects of Programme Performance (Planning, Cost Control, Scope and Change Control and Risk) interact with reporting Familiarity of Project Controls software (Primavera P6, Active Risk Manager, nPlan etc) Experience in using data analysis More ❯

utilities from the outsourced utilities management company to a fully owned, technology-powered, and profit-enabling utilities set up within the organisation. The project's goal is to deliver cost control, data mastery, operational efficiency, and scalability across electricity, gas, water, and renewables. The current phase focuses on implementing a new Target Operating Model (TOM) and deploying the More ❯

Beyond operations, this role offers a commercial focus, working closely with Sales and Product teams to support business growth. Your success will be measured by customer and employee satisfaction, cost control, energy efficiency (PUE reduction) and return on site investment. This is a hands-on role where on-site leadership is essential. For an experienced data centre professional … compliance accreditations, maintaining a safe working environment. • Operations & Maintenance - Manage 24/7 site operations, including shift planning, maintenance schedules, subcontractor oversight, and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM). • Budget & Cost Management - Recommend and control site budgets, ensuring expenditure aligns with agreed objectives and delivers best value. • Energy Efficiency & Infrastructure - Drive Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) improvements, optimising cooling, power More ❯

solutions. Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements and adopt best practices in project and programme management methodologies (eg, PRINCE2, Agile, PMI). Financial Oversight: Manage project and programme budgets, ensuring cost control and financial accountability. Compliance: Ensure all projects and programme activities comply with organisational policies, UK regulations, and industry standards. Senior Project Manager (MS Gold Partner IT Consultancy More ❯

across the project/product Management of project budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting & financial compliance Collaborate with Product Manager, Procurement & Product teams and external contractors on project spend, ensuring effective cost control. Identify resource requirements and manage resources effectively to ensure teams have the necessary skills, tools, and capacity to deliver on commitments. Drive project governance processes, including project selection More ❯

analytical support to optimise personnel and operational expenditure (c.£140m), owning end-to-end reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis. Through robust MI and strong stakeholder engagement, you will enable cost control and informed decision-making across the business. Key Responsibilities Data & Reporting Act as the primary contact for personnel MI, transforming high-volume data into actionable insight. Deliver … and enhance resource planning models, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Month-End Support Assist in management accounts preparation. Track performance against budget and deliver insightful variance analysis, explaining cost drivers. Additional Responsibilities Contribute to broader business initiatives as required. Skills & Experience Part-qualified accountant and/or experience with payroll or personnel cost analysis. Advanced Excel; experience More ❯

and compliance with Group Finance policy What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner, ideally supporting technology teams and managing projects at group level Strong cost control, budget management, and financial leadership skills Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities, including with non-finance colleagues Proactive, independent, and analytical approach-able to challenge and influence More ❯

support strategic decision-making. Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes to meet business objectives. Maintain and improve financial reporting systems and processes. Collaborate with various departments to ensure effective cost control and financial compliance. Support year-end audits and liaise with external auditors as required. Provide financial advice and guidance to senior management and stakeholders. Ensure compliance with More ❯

provides significant exposure to portfolio businesses and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making. It also offers long-term potential to work on internal projects such as CEO-level cost control initiatives. Your Responsibilities Develop and maintain insightful dashboards and analytical reports primarily using Power BI Clean, structure, and validate data from legacy systems and unstructured sources Translate More ❯

provides significant exposure to portfolio businesses and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making. It also offers long-term potential to work on internal projects such as CEO-level cost control initiatives. Your Responsibilities Develop and maintain insightful dashboards and analytical reports primarily using Power BI Clean, structure, and validate data from legacy systems and unstructured sources Translate More ❯

engineering programmes including auditing, constructability reviews, and optioneering studies. Assist in scoping, buying-out, and scheduling all direct vendors and consultants. Construction/Delivery Oversee the full project lifecycle - cost control, change management, delay analysis, and risk mitigation. Manage contractor and consultant performance through structured governance, QA/QC reviews, and progress reporting. Coordinate value engineering initiatives, ensuring More ❯

engineering programmes including auditing, constructability reviews, and optioneering studies. Assist in scoping, buying-out, and scheduling all direct vendors and consultants. Construction/Delivery Oversee the full project lifecycle - cost control, change management, delay analysis, and risk mitigation. Manage contractor and consultant performance through structured governance, QA/QC reviews, and progress reporting. Coordinate value engineering initiatives, ensuring More ❯

the preparation of financial statements and reports. Manage cash flow and forecast future financial trends. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards. Monitor and manage budgets to ensure effective cost control. Lead and support the finance team in daily operations. Identify opportunities for financial process improvements. Provide financial advice and insights to support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with other More ❯

management, licensing compliance, and financial performance of a large-scale IT operation. The Role Youll take ownership of the IT budget, from planning and forecasting through to reporting and cost control, while managing vendor relationships and ensuring all licensing agreements are compliant, efficient, and value driven. Youll act as the key point of contact for procurement, finance, and … shaping commercial strategy and identifying opportunities to optimise spend across multiple regions. Key Responsibilities Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for IT operations. Manage software licensing globally, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency. Oversee supplier contracts, renewals, and performance against SLAs. Support procurement processes and drive value-for-money initiatives. Provide commercial insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders. What Youll Bring More ❯

management, licensing compliance, and financial performance of a large-scale IT operation. The Role Youll take ownership of the IT budget , from planning and forecasting through to reporting and cost control , while managing vendor relationships and ensuring all licensing agreements are compliant, efficient, and value driven . Youll act as the key point of contact for procurement, finance … shaping commercial strategy and identifying opportunities to optimise spend across multiple regions. Key Responsibilities Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for IT operations. Manage software licensing globally , ensuring compliance and cost efficiency. Oversee supplier contracts, renewals, and performance against SLAs. Support procurement processes and drive value-for-money initiatives. Provide commercial insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders. What Youll Bring More ❯

licensing compliance, and financial performance of a large-scale IT operation. The Role You’ll take ownership of the IT budget, from planning and forecasting through to reporting and cost control, while managing vendor relationships and ensuring all licensing agreements are compliant, efficient, and value driven. You’ll act as the key point of contact for procurement, finance … shaping commercial strategy and identifying opportunities to optimise spend across multiple regions. Key Responsibilities Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for IT operations. Manage software licensing globally, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency. Oversee supplier contracts, renewals, and performance against SLAs. Support procurement processes and drive value-for-money initiatives. Provide commercial insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders. What You’ll More ❯

same! Responsibilities will include liaising with key business stakeholders, the internal Technology team, Technology Director & external vendors to identify opportunities & solutions that are innovative, scalable, fit for purpose and cost effective. This will require exceptional communication to internal stakeholders across the company at all levels, whilst maintaining a solid, governed foundation. As part of the relatively new wider Technology … to change the way Technology is perceived and used across the business. A key deliverable for the successful applicant will be the creation of a clear category strategy defining cost control, scalability and the support of innovation. This will need to be done in conjunction with various business stakeholders, reviewing competitor and wider market trends and the Technology … to be effective in this role: Lead procurement activities for technology categories, including software, hardware, cloud services, telecoms and IT professional services. Develop and execute category strategies to deliver cost savings and long term value Manage full lifecycle sourcing processes, including RFPs, RFQs, tenders, selection etc Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements, ensuring compliance with policies and relevant regulations Build More ❯

same! Responsibilities will include liaising with key business stakeholders, the internal Technology team, Technology Director & external vendors to identify opportunities & solutions that are innovative, scalable, fit for purpose and cost effective. This will require exceptional communication to internal stakeholders across the company at all levels, whilst maintaining a solid, governed foundation. As part of the relatively new wider Technology … to change the way Technology is perceived and used across the business. A key deliverable for the successful applicant will be the creation of a clear category strategy defining cost control, scalability and the support of innovation. This will need to be done in conjunction with various business stakeholders, reviewing competitor and wider market trends and the Technology … to be effective in this role: Lead procurement activities for technology categories, including software, hardware, cloud services, telecoms and IT professional services. Develop and execute category strategies to deliver cost savings and long term value Manage full lifecycle sourcing processes, including RFPs, RFQs, tenders, selection etc Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements, ensuring compliance with policies and relevant regulations Build More ❯