Hyperscale Data Centre Cost Lead

Poutrix; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, seeks a Project Cost Consultant to join the site-based commercial team delivering a major hyperscale data centre programme in North East England.

You will support commercial delivery, cost control, and governance across large packages, including GMP conversions, with strong collaboration among contractors, consultants, and client representatives. This role emphasizes data-driven insights and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• 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 on large or 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 mentoring or coaching junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Director in the commercial management of major capital work packages from procurement through to final account.
• Support and lead the development, negotiation and conversion of GMP packages into agreed contract sums.
• Support commercial management of key packages (MEP, enabling works, civils, piling, structures, steel, architectural, CSA).
• Contribute to final accounts with contractors and supply chain partners.
• Prepare and review valuations, payment recommendations and change control.
• Contribute to cost reports, forecasts, CVRs and executive dashboards.

Skills

Cost management

Post-contract

GMP procurement

Contract administration

Finance reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity surveying degree

Commercial management qualification

Job description

Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, seeks a Project Cost Consultant to join the site-based commercial team delivering a major hyperscale data centre programme in North East England.

You will support commercial delivery, cost control, and governance across large packages, including GMP conversions, with strong collaboration among contractors, consultants, and client representatives. This role emphasizes data-driven insights and proactive risk management.