Associate MEP Cost Consultant - Data Centres (Nordics)

Poutrix; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable design and consultancy is looking for an experienced Associate MEP Cost Consultant to manage a major data centre project in the Nordics. This role involves leading teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring project compliance while applying best practices in cost management.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cost and commercial management.
• In-depth technical knowledge of construction processes.
• Experience leading projects and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing large projects and supervising teams of cost specialists.
• Acting as the primary client contact for cost reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with contract parameters and project delivery.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Cost Management

Commercial Insight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or Construction Management

Professional certification (e.g., RICS, AACE)

Job description

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

We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving the 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.

Role description:

Play a key role in delivering tech sector mega-projects.

We are looking for an experienced Associate MEP Cost Consultant to join our rapidly growing team. You will play a key role in leading the delivery of one of our biggest data centre construction projects in the Nordics.

The successful candidate will be based either 100% in the country or will have significant international travel to Norway or Finland (50/50 rotation - 1 week in country/ 1 week at home/office).

Role accountabilities:

• Managing large projects or complex work streams, delivering defined outputs that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Line management responsibility for the development and performance management of other team members to support the development of Arcadis’ business.
• Supervising teams of Cost and Commercial Specialists on multiple projects.
• Acting as primary client contact for all cost and commercial related reporting and quality assurance.
• Reviewing team work outputs before submission to client and external groups.
• Maintaining a clear understanding of the client’s key objectives.
• Ensuring compliance with contracts regarding project delivery parameters and scope of service.
• Using industry best practices to support the development of cost and commercial management systems and processes.
• Working to continually improve services and drive innovation.

Qualifications & Experience:

You should share our passion for improving the quality of life, take pride in transforming the world around you, and value teamwork. You should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., RICS, AACE, or similar).
• Extensive experience in a similar role.
• In-depth technical knowledge of construction processes and cost & commercial management.
• Experience leading smaller projects and supporting larger, complex projects.
• Experience delivering analysis and insights.
• Experience working with external stakeholders to build client relationships.
• Experience managing business relationships and supporting middle management activities.

Why Arcadis?

We believe everyone’s contribution matters. We are pioneering a skills-based approach to help you carve your career path and maximize our collective impact. You’ll do meaningful work, helping deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their best selves to work. We value diversity and believe it fosters innovative ideas. We work across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.