MEP Commercial Director, Data Centre (Client-Side)

Arcadis; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis seeks an MEP Commercial Director for a client-side role with a Dublin-based Data Centre Developer. The hybrid position allows permanent or hourly-rate engagement, overseeing cost, procurement, and contract governance across hyperscale facilities.

You will lead MEP commercial activities, manage budgets and risk, drive tendering and contract strategies, and report to senior leadership while mentoring junior QS professionals.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status (RICS or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years of commercial experience.
• Experience with data centres, mission-critical facilities, pharma, semiconductor, or similarly complex MEP-heavy projects.
• Proven track record in client-side or consultancy roles at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead all MEP commercial activities from feasibility to commissioning.
• Establish commercial frameworks, cost management processes, and reporting standards.
• Manage budgets, cost plans, cash flow forecasts, and risk registers.
• Lead tendering, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Draft and manage contract documentation (NEC, FIDIC, JCT, or bespoke forms).
• Provide executive-level reporting on financial performance, risks, and KPIs.
• Mentor junior QS and cost managers; support capability building.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract negotiations

Cost control

Cost modelling

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Cost Engineering

Chartered status (RICS or equivalent)

Tools

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

Arcadis seeks an MEP Commercial Director for a client-side role with a Dublin-based Data Centre Developer. The hybrid position allows permanent or hourly-rate engagement, overseeing cost, procurement, and contract governance across hyperscale facilities.

You will lead MEP commercial activities, manage budgets and risk, drive tendering and contract strategies, and report to senior leadership while mentoring junior QS professionals.