Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

The Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor will serve as the primary client interface on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data‑center program, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to the highest standards. The role combines leadership, governance, commercial rigor and stakeholder engagement while embedding Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values and vision. • Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates throughout design and delivery phases • Produce monthly cost reports, executive summaries and funding data for stakeholders • Coordinate cost information from design teams, general contractors, subcontractors and vendors for validation • Lead procurement strategy, review contractor pricing, validate scope and negotiate contracts • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement • Own change control: review, estimate, negotiate, reconcile change orders and post‑contract variances • 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, collaborating with project controls teams • Drive engineering priorities based on cost impact; lead value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives • Monitor market trends on escalation, labour availability and material pricing and provide insights • Serve as primary client interface, delivering service excellence and aligning objectives • Prepare executive‑level updates and written comments on general contractor submissions • Ensure adherence to internal Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies • Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a high‑performance culture • Manage financial performance: margin tracking, monthly fee and resource forecasts • Comply with SOX control responsibilities where applicable

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost planning
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸procurement strategy
• ▸change control
• ▸earned value
• ▸client interface

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field • 5–7+ years experience in cost management/project controls for mission‑critical projects • Construction consultancy experience preferred • Strong knowledge of MEP systems and hyperscale data‑center infrastructure • Expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems and Earned Value Management • Proven procurement and commercial contract management skills • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification advantageous • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities • Strong analytical, problem‑solving skills and high attention to detail • Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools and software

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸rics
• ▸mep
• ▸data‑center
• ▸earned value
• ▸procurement

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance, and it is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. On‑site presence may vary according to client needs, and the firm encourages personal development and mentoring within a high‑performance culture. • Flexible, healthy work‑life balance environment

Work Environment

Onsite