Senior MEP Cost Consultant — Data Centre Projects

Arcadis; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior MEP Cost Consultant for our data centre programme in Newcastle. You will lead post-contract commercial management across major capital works, including GMP development, change control, valuations and final accounts, in a site-based role with cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The role requires strong cost analytics, FIDIC familiarity, and experience mentoring junior colleagues within a team-focused environment.

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.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Director in the commercial management of major capital work packages from procurement through to final account.
• Lead development, negotiation and conversion of GMP packages into agreed contract sums.
• Support commercial management of key work packages (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.
• Administer contracts, including FIDIC-based processes and commercial governance; prepare valuations, payments and change control.
• Produce cost reports, forecasts, CVRs and executive dashboards; review tender analysis and contractor reports.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Valuations & forecasts

Change control

Final accounts

GMP development

FIDIC contract administration

Site-based delivery

Stakeholder management

Data centre / critical projects

Education

Degree or equivalent in quantity surveying or related field

Professional membership or chartered status

CSCS card or willingness to obtain for site access

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Senior MEP Cost Consultant for our data centre programme in Newcastle. You will lead post-contract commercial management across major capital works, including GMP development, change control, valuations and final accounts, in a site-based role with cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The role requires strong cost analytics, FIDIC familiarity, and experience mentoring junior colleagues within a team-focused environment.