Director of Cost Management – Datacentre Division

Description

• Build and maintain strong relationships with client teams, acting as a trusted advisor on all cost-related matters.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to track project performance, analyse variances, and report on progress against cost and schedule baselines.
• Further develop cost management process including templates, systems and procedures
• Collaborate with project delivery teams to ensure cost management solutions support successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Adopt and develop digital tools to advance service delivery
• Progress to senior leadership roles with increased responsibility for client project delivery and cost management excellence.
• Drive the continuous improvement and strengthening of the Cost Management function across all PM Group Datacentre projects.
• Act as the lead Quantity Surveyor, overseeing the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQs), detailed cost estimates, and tender documentation for client projects.
• Ensure the consistent application of professional standards, QS services including measurement, valuation, and reporting.
• Advise clients on cost risks, value engineering opportunities, procurement strategies, and dispute resolution.
• Deliver accurate cost reports, cash flows, and final accounts, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project objectives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain rigorous cost management systems tailored to client and project requirements.
• Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Directly influence cost outcomes and value delivery for high-profile PM Group Datacentre projects.
• Develop database of project costs to support benchmarking and estimating
• Lead and shape the Cost Management function, setting best practices and standards for the division.
• Lead and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and cost management professionals, promoting best practices in QS methodologies and EVM.

Requirements

• Collaborative, adaptable, and resilient—able to inspire teams and navigate change.
• Ability to deliver cost management solutions that balance client satisfaction with project success.
• Strong working knowledge of QS processes across pre-construction and construction stages including, including cost estimates, BoQS cashflows, tendering, valuation, and final account preparation.
• Excellent communicator and client-facing leader.
• Proven experience in cost management and QS roles for major capital ideally within the data centre, construction or related industries.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Must be a qualified Quantity Surveyor (e.g., MRICS, MSCSI, or equivalent professional accreditation).
• Demonstrated expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and its application to project cost control and reporting.
• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or related field.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance