Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates throughout design and delivery phases. • Produce monthly cost reports and executive summaries for stakeholders. • Coordinate cost data from design teams, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors for validation. • Lead procurement strategy, pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations. • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement. • Own change control: review, estimate, negotiate, and reconcile change orders. • Support cost risk analysis, scenario planning, contingency management, and commitment tracking. • Implement cost control systems, including Earned Value Management where applicable. • Integrate cost with schedule and scope in collaboration with project controls teams. • Drive value engineering initiatives and cost optimization based on engineering priorities. • Monitor market trends such as escalation, labor availability, and material pricing, providing timely insights. • Serve as the primary client interface and deliver executive‑level updates and written comments on submissions. • Mentor junior team members and promote a high‑performance, one‑business culture. • Ensure compliance with internal Business Management Systems, methodology, and applicable SOX controls.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost planning
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸procurement strategy
• ▸change control
• ▸earned value
• ▸value engineering

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field. • 5–7+ years of cost management/project controls experience in mission‑critical environments, preferably data centres. • Construction consultancy background with strong understanding of MEP systems and hyperscale data centre infrastructure. • Proficiency in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems and Earned Value Management. • Expertise in procurement strategies and commercial contract management. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous. • Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management and analytical skills. • Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management software.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸cost management
• ▸mep systems
• ▸earned value
• ▸procurement
• ▸rics

Benefits

Turner & Townsend offers a supportive, flexible working environment that values work‑life balance and encourages employee growth. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity for all applicants and fostering a culture where every voice can influence change. • Flexible working environment that promotes work‑life balance.

Work Environment

Onsite