Associate MEP Cost Consultant - Data Centres (Nordics)

Arcadis; York; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Associate MEP Cost Consultant, focusing on major data centre projects in the Nordics. You will manage large projects, ensure client satisfaction, and lead a team of specialists. This role offers opportunities for significant international travel and professional development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive previous experience in a similar role.
• In-depth technical knowledge of construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing large projects or complex work streams.
• Line management responsibility for team development.
• Acting as primary client contact for cost reporting.

Skills

Teamwork

Client Relationship Management

Cost Management

Commercial Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Job description

Join to apply for the Associate MEP Cost Consultant - Data Centres (Nordics) role at Arcadis.

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 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.

Role description:

Play a key role 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 country, or there will be significant international travel to Norway or Finland (50/50 rotation - 1 week in country/ 1 week 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.
• May supervise teams of Cost and Commercial Specialists on multiple projects.
• Acting as primary client contact for all cost and commercial related reporting and quality assurance.
• Reviews teams work outputs before submission to client and other external groups.
• Maintaining a demonstrable understanding of the Client’s key objectives.
• Assuring compliance with contracts in terms of project delivery parameters and scope of service.
• Using own knowledge and experience of industry best practice to support the development of current cost and commercial management systems and processes.
• Working to continually improve services and drive innovation.

Qualifications & Experience:

First and foremost, you share our passion for improving the quality of life. You pride yourself for the part you play in transforming the world around you and understand the importance of teamwork. You are technically capable and come to us with:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management).
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., RICS, AACE or similar).
• Extensive previous experience in a similar role.
• In-depth technical knowledge, including construction processes and cost & commercial management.
• Experience of leading smaller projects and supporting on larger, more complex projects.
• Experience delivering analysis and insights.
• Experience working closely 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 harness your experience and carve your career path. 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.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to bring your best self to work every day. We are committed to equality and inclusion, working across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race. A diverse workforce is essential to our success.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Professional Services

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