Description

The Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor will serve as the primary client interface for a large‑scale, mission‑critical data centre programme, delivering a value‑added cost‑management service that ensures on‑time, on‑budget delivery with strong governance and commercial rigor.

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates throughout design and delivery phases.
• Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries and funding data to stakeholders.
• Coordinate cost information from design teams, contractors, subcontractors and vendors for validation and auditing.
• Compile built cost records to support benchmarking and continuous improvement.
• Lead procurement strategy, review contractor pricing, validate scope and negotiate commercial terms.
• Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement of contracts.
• Own change control by reviewing, estimating, negotiating and reconciling change orders and post‑contract variances.
• Conduct cost risk analysis, scenario planning, contingency management and commitment tracking.
• Implement robust cost control systems, including Earned Value Management where applicable.
• Integrate cost data with schedule and scope, working closely with project controls and scheduling teams.
• Drive engineering priorities based on cost impact and lead value‑engineering and cost‑optimization initiatives.
• Monitor market trends such as escalation, labour availability and material pricing to provide timely insights.
• Serve as primary client interface to ensure objectives are met and service excellence delivered.
• Prepare and present executive‑level updates, comment on contractor submissions and update cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a high‑performance, collaborative culture.
• Track financial performance including margin, monthly fee and resource forecasts across commissions.
• Perform SOX control responsibilities as required.

Requirements

The successful candidate thrives in a client‑facing environment, communicates clearly, works independently and collaboratively, and will lead and embed Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values and vision throughout the project team.

The role is based in the Real Estate department and may require on‑site presence that can change according to client needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of cost management or project controls experience in mission‑critical environments such as data centres or high‑tech projects.
• Prior construction consultancy experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, resilience requirements and campus‑scale infrastructure for hyperscale data centres.
• Expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems and Earned Value Management.
• Skilled in procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor or vendor contracts.
• RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools and software.

Benefits

Our people share a common vision and mission, and we foster a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and a supportive culture for all employees.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance