Senior MEP Cost Consultant - Data Centres (Site Based

Position: Senior MEP Cost Consultant - Data Centres (Site Based)
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Location:

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom Department:
Cost Management Business Unit: AUK UKWork Type:
On-site

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

About the Role We are looking for a Senior Cost Consultant to join our Cost & Commercial Management team, supporting the commercial delivery of a major hyperscale data centre programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the post-contract commercial management of large-scale capital works, supporting delivery across major building and campus infrastructure packages. The role will focus on commercial activities including GMP development, contract administration, change control, valuations, forecasting and final accounts.

You will work as part of an integrated site-based commercial team and collaborate closely with contractors, consultants, client representatives and internal project disciplines.

What You’ll Be Doing Commercial Management Support the Commercial Director in the commercial management of major capital work packages from procurement through to final account

Support, and where agreed lead, the development, negotiation and conversion of GMP packages into agreed contract sums Support the commercial management of key packages including MEP, enabling works, civils, piling, structures, steel, architectural and CSAContribute to the agreement and closure of final accounts with contractors and supply chain partners

Contract Administration and Controls Support the administration of contracts, including FIDIC-based contract processes and commercial governance

Prepare and review valuations, payment recommendations and change control

Input into cost reports, forecasts, CVRs and executive dashboards

Review tender analysis and recommendation reports prepared by the main contractor

Work within established financial systems and budgets to monitor cost performance and manage variances

Risk and Reporting Support the management of commercial risks, opportunities and contingency

Analyse commercial data and project documentation to identify trends, issues and opportunities

Provide clear recommendations to support effective decision-making

Escalate key risks or issues to senior stakeholders where required

Collaboration and Client Focus Work collaboratively with project teams including design, PMO, construction, procurement and commissioning

Build strong working relationships with contractors, consultants, client stakeholders and the wider Arcadis team Contribute to a high-performing team culture focused on delivery, collaboration and continuous improvement

Share knowledge and support service innovation and best practice in cost and commercial management

Team Contribution Support and guide more junior team members on technical and programme-related matters

Contribute positively to team development through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing

What We’re Looking For Essential Experience Experience in cost and commercial management on complex construction or infrastructure projects

Strong post-contract experience, including change control, valuations, forecasting and final accounts

Experience supporting commercial delivery across major work packages, ideally within large, technically complex projects

Ability to work effectively with contractors, consultants and client stakeholders

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide commercial insight

Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues

Desirable Experience Experience working on data centre, industrial, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing or similarly complex projects

Familiarity with GMP procurement/commercial arrangements

Experience of FIDIC contract administration

Experience working in a site-based project environment

Qualifications

We welcome applications from people with a range of…