Project Cost Consultant

AM Global; Blyth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AM Global is seeking a Project Cost Consultant to join the site-based commercial team on a major data centre programme in North East England. You will support cost control, GMP procurement and contract administration to drive reliable outcomes.

The role focuses on change control, valuations, forecasting and final accounts, working with contractors, consultants and client representatives to ensure robust governance and timely delivery.

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.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, consultants and client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Director in the commercial management of major capital work packages from procurement through to final account.
• Develop, negotiate and convert GMP packages into agreed contract sums.
• Prepare and review valuations, payment recommendations and change control.

Skills

Post-contract commercial management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Construction management

Job description

AM Global have an exciting opportunity for a Project Cost Consultant to join our client on a permanent basis.

Location: Blyth

We are looking for a Project Cost Consultant to join their site-based commercial team, supporting the delivery of a major hyperscale data centre programme in North East England.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong post-contract commercial management experience who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced project environment. You will play a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of large-scale capital works, with a focus on GMP procurement/commercial processes, contract administration, change control, valuations, forecasting and final accounts.

You will work closely with contractors, consultants, client representatives and internal project teams to help ensure robust cost control, sound commercial governance and successful project outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing Commercial Management

Support the Commercial Director in the commercial management of major capital work packages from procurement through to final account.

Support, and where agreed lead, the development, negotiation and conversion of GMP packages into agreed contract sums.

• Support the commercial management of key packages including:
• MEP
• enabling works
• civils
• piling
• structures
• steel
• architectural
• CSA

Contribute to the agreement and close-out of final accounts with contractors and supply chain partners.

Contract Administration and Commercial Controls

Support the administration of contracts, including FIDIC-based contract processes and commercial governance.

Prepare and review valuations, payment recommendations and change control.

Contribute to cost reports, forecasts, CVRs and executive dashboards.

Review tender analysis and recommendation reports prepared by the main contractor.

Work within established financial systems and budgets to monitor cost performance and manage variances.

Risk, Reporting and Insight

Support the management of commercial risks, opportunities and contingency.

Analyse commercial data and project documentation to identify trends, issues and opportunities.

Provide clear recommendations to support effective decision-making.

Escalate key risks or issues to senior stakeholders where needed.

Collaboration and Client Focus

Work closely with project teams across design, PMO, construction, procurement and commissioning.

Build effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, client stakeholders and the wider team.

Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on delivery, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Support service innovation and best practice in cost and commercial management.

Team Contribution

Support and guide junior team members on technical and programme-related matters.

Contribute positively to team development through coaching, mentoring and sharing knowledge.

Essential Experience

Experience in cost and commercial management on complex construction or infrastructure projects.

• Strong post-contract experience, including:
• change control
• valuations
• forecasting
• 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 supporting, mentoring or coaching junior colleagues.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on data centre, industrial, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing or similarly complex projects.
• Familiarity with GMP procurement/commercial arrangements.
• Experience of FIDIC contract administration.
• Experience working in a site-based project environment.

Qualifications

You should be able to demonstrate relevant capability through one or more of the following:

• A degree or equivalent qualification/experience in:
• quantity surveying
• commercial management
• construction management
• or a related discipline
• Professional membership or chartered status, or working towards this
• CSCS card, or willingness/ability to obtain one if required for site access