Associate MEP Cost Consultant

V7 Recruitment Ltd; Hamina; Hybrid; EUR 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UK contract

Flights & accommodation provided

27 days annual leave

Pension & life assurance

Private healthcare

Job summary

V7 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Associate MEP Cost Consultant to support Nordic datacentre construction projects across Hamina, Finland and Skien, Norway. You will lead cost and commercial management, oversee teams, and maintain high client-facing standards in a dynamic, global setting.

The role offers a rotational pattern (1 week in-country, 1 week remote) with potential full-time in-country arrangements and UK contract eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost consultancy for major data centre or similar projects.
• Strong MEP cost management experience on large construction projects.
• MRICS, AACE or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of large projects and complex workstreams.
• Manage and develop Cost and Commercial teams.
• Supervise teams of Cost and Commercial Specialists.
• Serve as primary client contact for cost reporting.
• Review deliverables before submission to clients.

Skills

MEP cost mgmt

Cost consultancy

Leadership

Client facing

Cost reporting

Education

BSc/BA in QS/Eng

Job description

Associate MEP Cost Consultant

Location: Norway / Finland (Hamina & Skien)

Sector: Data Centre Construction

Salary: Up to £100,000 + Benefits

Rotation: 1 week on-site / 1 week working from home

The Opportunity

V7 Recruitment is currently working with a leading global engineering and consultancy business to recruit an experienced Associate MEP Cost Consultant to support the delivery of major data centre construction projects across the Nordics.

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role within the cost and commercial management function, overseeing complex project workstreams and supporting the successful delivery of large-scale, high-value data centre developments.

The projects are based across Hamina, Finland and Skien, Norway, supporting a significant pipeline of data centre developments.

The position is ideally suited to an experienced MEP Cost Consultant with a strong background in major construction projects, excellent client-facing capabilities and experience leading commercial teams.

The role can be undertaken on a rotational basis, with one week working in-country followed by one week working from home or the office. Candidates willing to be based in-country full-time will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large projects and complex workstreams, ensuring outputs meet or exceed client expectations.


• Manage and develop Cost and Commercial teams, including line management, performance management and mentoring.


• Supervise teams of Cost and Commercial Specialists across multiple projects where required.


• Act as the primary client contact for cost and commercial reporting, ensuring high standards of quality and service delivery.


• Review and approve team deliverables before submission to clients and external stakeholders.


• Maintain a strong understanding of client objectives and ensure commercial activities align with project requirements.


• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project delivery parameters and agreed scopes of service.


• Apply industry best practice to support the development and improvement of cost and commercial management processes.


• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, drive innovation and enhance commercial performance.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or a relevant discipline.


• Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AACE or an equivalent recognised qualification is desirable.

Experience and Technical Knowledge

• Extensive experience in a Cost Consultancy, Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying role.


• Strong MEP cost management experience within major construction projects.


• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, cost planning and commercial management.


• Experience leading smaller projects and supporting the delivery of larger, more complex developments.


• Proven ability to lead, manage and develop commercial teams.


• Strong analytical skills, with experience producing cost analysis, reporting and commercial insights.


• Excellent client-facing skills and experience managing relationships with senior external stakeholders.


• Experience operating at an Associate or senior management level within a consultancy or construction environment.

Sector Experience

Experience within data centre construction, mission-critical facilities or other large-scale technical construction environments would be highly advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

The position offers a competitive package, with UK-based candidates eligible for a UK employment contract.

Indicative package includes:

• Salary up to £100,000, dependent on experience.


• £5,000 car allowance.


• 10% rotation uplift for each day spent working in-country.


• Up to €60 daily living allowance.


• Flights, accommodation and car hire provided.


• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.


• Pension contribution matched up to 8%.


• Private healthcare.


• Life assurance.


• Income protection.


• Professional membership fees covered, including RICS.

Working Rotation

• 1 week working in-country.


• 1 week working from home or the office.


• Full-time in-country arrangements may also be considered.

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.

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