MEP Cost Manager

14 Days Old

V7 Recruitment are looking for an experienced MEP Cost Manager to support the delivery of major data centre projects across the Nordics, with a focus on Norway and Finland. This role will involve working on large-scale, complex developments, supporting clients from early-stage design through to project completion. Using your expertise in MEP cost management, you will be responsible for developing cost plans, carrying out feasibility studies, supporting procurement and tender evaluations, and managing commercial aspects throughout the project lifecycle. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. This is an opportunity to work within a fast-growing sector, contributing to high-value, technically complex data centre projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders. You will be working alternating weeks, one on-site in the Nordics and the other working from home!

In return they are offering:

A competitive salary
Car Allowance
Healthcare
Life Assurance
Income Protection
27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Flights/accommodation/expenses
Role Accountabilities
Provide MEP quantity surveying and commercial cost management services on data centre projects
Prepare detailed cost estimates, feasibility studies, and benchmarking; develop and manage cost plans
Support procurement processes, including tender analysis, evaluation, and contractor selection
Review and agree contractor proposals, manage variations, and oversee commercial reporting
Deliver cost control throughout construction and handover phases
Advise on value engineering, risk management, and whole-life costing
Collaborate closely with design, engineering, and project delivery teams
Support and mentor junior team members where required
Qualifications & Experience
Degree or qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (M&E) or equivalent (essential)
Proven experience in MEP cost management / quantity surveying on large-scale construction projects
Data centre project experience is essential
Strong understanding of MEP systems, packages, and associated cost drivers
Experience in cost estimating, benchmarking, and commercial management
Ability to manage projects from inception through to completion
Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills
Familiarity with cost management tools such as CostX and/or 5D BIM
Additional Requirements
Experience working on projects within the Nordics (Norway and/or Finland preferred)
Willingness to travel as required across project locations
Strong communication and coordination skills within multidisciplinary teamsThis is a great opportunity to work with a leading construction consultancy and gain experience working in the European Data Centre market!

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.
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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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