Senior CSA Cost Consultant for Hyperscale Data Centre

Sustainable Infrastructure; Blyth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sustainable Infrastructure in North East England is seeking an experienced CSA Senior Cost Consultant to join our Cost & Commercial Management team, supporting the commercial delivery of a major hyperscale data centre programme in the North East.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially oriented professional with a strong post-contract cost management background to work on a complex capital project.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in cost or commercial management on major capital projects.
• Post-contract cost management expertise.
• Experience with GMP procurement, development and negotiation.
• Working knowledge of FIDIC contracts and contract administration.
• Strong cost forecasting, reporting and CVR experience.
• Experience managing valuations and payment processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Director in the commercial management of major CSA capital work packages from procurement through to final account.
• Support and, where appropriate, lead GMP development, negotiation and conversion into agreed package values.
• Prepare and review valuations, payment recommendations and change control.
• Contribute to cost reports, forecasts, CVRs and executive-level commercial reporting.
• Support the administration and commercial management of FIDIC contracts.
• Review tender analysis and provide commercial recommendations.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities and contingency.
• Support the commercial management of enabling works, civils, piling, structural steel, structures and architectural packages.
• Support the preparation and agreement of final accounts with the principal contractor.
• Monitor project costs, variances, commitments and forecasts.
• Provide commercial advice and insight to support project decision-making.
• Develop effective working relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Support and mentor junior commercial team members.

Skills

Cost management

GMP procurement

FIDIC contracts

Final accounts

CVR reporting

Valuations

Change control

Stakeholder management

Site-based experience

Data centre / infra

Education

Degree or equivalent

MRICS/FRICS or equivalent

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Job description

Sustainable Infrastructure in North East England is seeking an experienced CSA Senior Cost Consultant to join our Cost & Commercial Management team, supporting the commercial delivery of a major hyperscale data centre programme in the North East.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially oriented professional with a strong post-contract cost management background to work on a complex capital project.