FIDIC Engineer / Contract Administrator - Data Centre

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