Senior CSA Cost Consultant – Hyperscale Data Centre

Sustainable Infrastructure; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sustainable Infrastructure is seeking a 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.

The role focuses on post-contract cost management across Civil, Structural and Architectural work packages, from procurement through to final account, working with site-based leadership, main contractors and the broader project team to maintain strong commercial control and successful

Qualifications

• Significant cost or commercial management experience on major capital projects.
• Strong post-contract cost management experience.
• Experience with GMP procurement, development and negotiation.
• Working knowledge of FIDIC contracts and contract administration.
• Strong experience in change control, variations and commercial management.
• Experience managing valuations and payment processes.
• Strong cost forecasting, reporting and CVR experience.
• Experience managing and agreeing final accounts.
• Experience across CSA packages: civils, structures, piling, steel or architectural works.
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management.
• Site-based project experience.

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

Post-contract cost mgmt

GMP procurement

FIDIC contracts

Change control

Valuations & payments

CVR reporting

Final accounts

CSA packages

Stakeholder management

Site-based project

Data centre / hyperscale

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience

MRICS/FRICS or equivalent

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Job description

Sustainable Infrastructure is seeking a 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.

The role focuses on post-contract cost management across Civil, Structural and Architectural work packages, from procurement through to final account, working with site-based leadership, main contractors and the broader project team to maintain strong commercial control and successful