Fidic engineer / contract administrator - data centre

FIDIC Engineer – Data Centre New Build (Belgium) UK‑Based Role | 2–3 Nights per Week in Belgium | Permanent or Freelance | £100,000+ or Competitive Day Rate + Travel & Accommodation

A multi‑disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking an experienced FIDIC Engineer to support a major new‑build data centre scheme in Belgium. This is a high‑impact role within a respected consultancy delivering complex, mission‑critical projects across multiple sectors. The position is UK‑based with regular European travel and is available on both a permanent and freelance basis.

The Opportunity

You will act as the consultancy’s FIDIC specialist on a flagship data centre development, providing expert contractual and technical guidance across pre‑construction and delivery. With 2–3 nights per week spent in Belgium, this role suits someone who enjoys international project exposure and thrives in a fast‑paced, technically demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the contract administrator, ensuring that all contractual obligations under the FIDIC form of contract are properly executed and administered.
• Lead and manage the contract administration process, including notices, instructions, claims, and variations, ensuring compliance with contractual timelines and procedures.
• Coordinate closely with the client, consultant, and contractor teams to ensure alignment and effective communication on contractual and commercial matters.
• Provide clear, accurate and timely advice on FIDIC contract interpretation, claims assessment, and dispute resolution.
• Lead and attend key project and progress meetings, providing expert guidance on contract administration and performance monitoring.
• Implement and monitor key project procedures, ensuring consistent compliance with project governance and FIDIC requirements.
• Support continuous improvement by reviewing and enhancing contract administration processes.
• Attending site in Belgium 2–3 nights per week

What You’ll Bring

• Strong, demonstrable experience working with FIDIC contracts on major construction projects
• Background in engineering, project management, or contract administration
• Experience on data centres, mission‑critical, or MEP‑heavy schemes (advantageous)
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to Belgium
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with international teams
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and the ability to work independently

What’s On Offer

• • Permanent salary from £100,000+ depending on experience
• • Freelance/day rate options available
• • Travel and accommodation allowance for Belgium visits
• • Opportunity to work on a major new‑build data centre scheme
• • A respected, growing multi‑disciplinary consultancy with cross‑sector exposure

For more information on the role please feel free to contact James Waissel on 07554884592. Alternatively please either apply directly to this advert or send a copy of your CV along with the Job Reference to

Due to the high number of applicants at this moment in time, only suitable candidates will be contacted.

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