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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 ❯

and indirect spending in the Technology category. This function also involves coordinating with internal stakeholders to develop a network of product and service suppliers that meet the business units' cost, quality, and delivery requirements. Essential Job Functions: Strategy and Planning : Contribute to the execution of procurement and supply chain strategies, with an emphasis on achieving specific departmental goals and … cost. This includes negotiating delivery, terms and conditions, and pricing. The role also involves soliciting suppliers for materials through formal RFx (Request for Information, Request for Proposal, etc.) processes. Cost Management and Analysis : Analyze supply chain processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost reduction. Monitor departmental budgets to optimize cost control and meet … financial targets. The position is expected to consistently deliver substantial cost savings. The individual will also analyze highly complex bids for compliance, prices, and delivery commitments. Leadership and Collaboration : Lead a team of procurement professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations. Act as the "Face of Procurement" for non-client requirements to internal stakeholders. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to 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 ❯

market data and subscription spend management, usage management, compliance reporting, and comprehensive managed services, which hundreds of clients worldwide use to remove cumbersome and inaccurate manual processes and gain control over market data and subscription costs at scale. For more than 25 years, TRG Screen has enabled businesses who rely on market data to monitor and strategically manage spending … your career. Responsibilities Market Data Administration: Maintain accurate market data inventory across multiple clients, ensuring compliance and transparency. Invoice Management: Process, reconcile, and validate complex market data invoices, supporting cost control and vendor negotiations. Client & Vendor Engagement: Build strong working relationships with clients and vendors, acting as a trusted point of contact for queries and issue resolution. Service … to work collaboratively in a team environment. Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel); familiarity with data visualisation tools is a plus. Interest in financial markets, market data, and subscription cost management. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Interest in, or familiarity with AI tools is a plus Join TRG Screen and unlock your 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 ❯

profitability while maintaining service quality. Work closely with Commercial, Account Management, and Finance teams to ensure billing accuracy and support renewals and growth opportunities. Contribute to budget planning and cost control efforts within assigned accounts. Proven experience in working with Account Management managing contract renewals, including tracking expiry dates, engaging in renewal discussions, negotiating terms, and ensuring continuity 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 ❯

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 ❯

decision-making. Operational Excellence Oversee the operational performance of projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and delivery standards. Collaborate with technical and project delivery teams to optimise operational efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction. Implement performance metrics, reporting frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives across active and pipeline projects. Market Development & Relationship Management Lead engagement with key external stakeholders More ❯

outcomes Budget Management Develop and implement the annual IT strategy in alignment with company goals and Group Minimum Requirements (GMR) Own and manage the annual IT budget, including forecasting, cost control, and reporting Oversee procurement of hardware, software, and services, ensuring value for money and adherence to procurement policies and GMR levels of authority Monitor and report on 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 ❯