Location: Blyth
We are looking for a Project Cost Consultant to join their site-based commercial team, supporting the delivery of a major hyperscale data centre programme in North East England.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong post-contract commercial management experience who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced project environment. You will play a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of large-scale capital works, with a focus on GMP procurement/commercial processes, contract administration, change control, valuations, forecasting and final accounts.
You will work closely with contractors, consultants, client representatives and internal project teams to help ensure robust cost control, sound commercial governance and successful project outcomes.
What You’ll Be Doing Commercial Management
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
* CSA
Contribute to the agreement and close-out of final accounts with contractors and supply chain partners
Contract Administration and Commercial Controls
Support the administration of contracts, including FIDIC-based contract processes and commercial governance
Prepare and review valuations, payment recommendations and change control
Contribute to 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
Risk, Reporting and Insight
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 needed
Collaboration and Client Focus
Work closely with project teams across design, PMO, construction, procurement and commissioning
Build effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, client stakeholders and the wider team
Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on delivery, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
Support service innovation and best practice in cost and commercial management
Team Contribution
Support and guide junior team members on technical and programme-related matters
Contribute positively to team development through coaching, mentoring and sharing knowledge
Essential Experience
Experience in cost and commercial management on complex construction or infrastructure projects
* Strong post-contract experience, including:
* change control
* valuations
* forecasting
* final accounts
* Experience supporting commercial delivery across major work packages on large or technically complex projects
* Ability to work effectively with contractors, consultants and client stakeholders
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide commercial insight
* Experience supporting, mentoring or coaching junior colleagues
Desirable Experience
* Experience working on data centre, industrial, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing or similarly complex projects
* Familiarity with GMP procurement/commercial arrangements
* Experience of FIDIC contract administration
* Experience working in a site-based project environment
Qualifications
You should be able to demonstrate relevant capability through one or more of the following:
* A degree or equivalent qualification/experience in:
* quantity surveying
* commercial management
* construction management
* or a related discipline
* Professional membership or chartered status, or working towards this
* CSCS card, or willingness/ability to obtain one if required for site access
Salary description
£53000.00 - £55000.00 per year