Quantity Surveyor

AM Global; Blyth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Project Cost Consultant to join the site-based commercial team supporting a major hyperscale data centre programme in North East England. The role focuses on post-contract commercial management, GMP procurement, contract administration, change control, valuations, forecasting and final accounts.

You will collaborate with contractors, consultants, client representatives and internal teams to ensure robust cost control, governance and successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost and commercial management on complex construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing change control, valuations, forecasting and final accounts.
• Ability to work with contractors, consultants and client stakeholders to deliver robust cost control.

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 contract sums.
• Administer contracts and support commercial governance using FIDIC-based processes.
• Prepare and review valuations, payment recommendations and change control.
• Contribute to cost reports, forecasts, CVRs and executive dashboards.

Skills

Cost management

Commercial management

FIDIC contract administration

GMP procurement

Change control

Valuations

Forecasting

Final accounts

Site-based working

Contract administration

Education

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Construction management

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Project Cost Consultant to join our 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
• civils
• piling
• structures
• steel
• CSA
• Contribute to the agreement and close-out of final accounts with contractors and supply chain partners
• Contract Administration and Commercial ControlsSupport 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 InsightSupport 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 FocusWork closely with project teams across design, PMO, construction, procurement and commissioning
• Build effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, client stakeholders and the wider Arcadis 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 ContributionSupport and guide junior team members on technical and programme-related matters
• Contribute positively to team development through coaching, mentoring and sharing knowledge

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from people with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you meet most of the requirements and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply.

• Essential ExperienceExperience in cost and commercial management on complex construction or infrastructure projects
• 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

What Success Looks Like

• Help drive robust commercial management across a major capital programme
• Support effective cost control and informed decision-making
• Build trusted relationships with project stakeholders
• Contribute to successful project outcomes and strong client service
• Support the growth and development of colleagues within the team

Working Environment

• contractors and supply chain partners
• consultants and design teams
• client representatives and stakeholders
• internal project disciplines across delivery functions