MEP Cost Lead for Nordic Data Center Projects

Arcadis; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Associate MEP Cost Consultant to lead the cost delivery on a major data centre project. You will manage large scopes and provide cost guidance while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers significant international travel (Norway) with a 50/50 rotation, and the successful candidate will be based in-country or split between site and home/office as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related engineering discipline.
• RICS, AACE or similar professional certification.
• Extensive experience in a similar role.
• In‑depth technical knowledge of construction processes and cost management.
• Experience leading smaller projects and supporting larger, complex projects.
• Experience delivering analysis and insights.
• Experience building client relationships.
• Experience managing business relationships and middle management activities.

Responsibilities

• Managing large projects or complex work streams to meet client expectations.
• Line management responsibility for the development and performance of other team members.
• May supervise teams of Cost and Commercial Specialists on multiple projects.
• Acting as primary client contact for all cost and commercial related reporting and QA.
• 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.

Skills

Cost management

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS or similar certification

Job description

Arcadis in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Associate MEP Cost Consultant to lead the cost delivery on a major data centre project. You will manage large scopes and provide cost guidance while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers significant international travel (Norway) with a 50/50 rotation, and the successful candidate will be based in-country or split between site and home/office as needed.