Senior MEP Cost & Commercial Lead

Bimplus; Blyth; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AM Global is seeking an experienced MEP Cost Consultant to join our client in Blyth on a permanent basis to manage post-contract commercial delivery for a major hyperscale data centre programme. The role focuses on GMP development, contract administration, change control, valuations, forecasting and final accounts on site.

You will work within a site-based commercial team, collaborating with contractors, consultants and client representatives to drive cost control, risk review and informed

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.
• Experience supporting commercial delivery across major work packages, ideally within large, technically complex projects.

Responsibilities

• 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 and CSA
• Contribute to the agreement and closure of final accounts with contractors and supply chain partners
• Support the administration of contracts, including FIDIC-based contract processes and commercial governance
• Prepare and review valuations, payment recommendations and change control
• Input into 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
• 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 required
• Work collaboratively with project teams including design, PMO, construction, procurement and commissioning
• Build strong working relationships with contractors, consultants, client stakeholders and the wider team
• Contribute to a high-performing team culture focused on delivery, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Share knowledge and support service innovation and best practice in cost and commercial management
• Support and guide more junior team members on technical and programme-related matters
• Contribute positively to team development through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing

Skills

Cost management

Commercial management

FIDIC contract administration

GMP procurement

Project controls

Education

Quantity surveying background

Job description

AM Global is seeking an experienced MEP Cost Consultant to join our client in Blyth on a permanent basis to manage post-contract commercial delivery for a major hyperscale data centre programme. The role focuses on GMP development, contract administration, change control, valuations, forecasting and final accounts on site.

You will work within a site-based commercial team, collaborating with contractors, consultants and client representatives to drive cost control, risk review and informed