Senior Quantity Surveyor, Cost Manager, Commercial Manager – Energy & Natural Resource

Turner & Townsend

. Take ownership of performance and quality, applying analytical and problem-solving skills .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United Kingdom, United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in cost and commercial management within Energy and Infrastructure projects, with a focus on performance delivery, contract administration, and adherence to SOX controls. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and provide commercial leadership while improving internal processes.

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Cost ManagementCommercial ManagementNEC3/4 ExperienceProject Portfolio ManagementProfessional Chartership

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Hard Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsForecastingChange ManagementVariance ControlKPI DeliveryValue EngineeringContract AdministrationPerformance MonitoringCashflow Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree or HNC Level QualificationProfessional Chartership

Industry Keywords

EnergyNuclearRenewablesTransmission & DistributionOil & GasLow CarbonInfrastructureWaterUtilitiesAviation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of performance and quality, applying analytical and problem-solving skills
Plan and execute work effectively, identifying opportunities to add value and escalating for support when needed
Collaborate with colleagues, clients, and contractor teams
Administer and manage contracts, including cost monitoring, forecasting, reporting, change management, variance control, and cashflow
Deliver KPIs, programme performance, cost control, and value engineering
Provide commercial leadership and advice
Improve forecast accuracy and ensure timely agreement of final accounts
Capture lessons learned and support knowledge management
Recommend improvements to internal systems and processes
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree or HNC level qualification
NEC3/4 or FIDIC experience
Cost / commercial management experience on Energy (nuclear, renewables, transmission & distribution, oil & gas, low carbon) or Infrastructure (water / utilities / rail / roads/ aviation) projects
Experience of working on major programmes or project portfolios
Professional Chartership (preferable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Career development opportunities and career pathways
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Opportunity to contribute to change and have a voice