Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Support and manage cost control activities across large‑scale, multi‑phase data centre construction projects. • Develop and maintain cost plans, estimates, budgets, and cash flow forecasts aligned with project scope and timelines. • Monitor cost performance, track actuals versus forecasts, and report variances while maintaining historical cost data for benchmarking. • Review and validate change orders and payment applications to ensure documentation, compliance, and cost justification. • Assist with procurement strategies, bid analysis, vendor pre‑qualification, and contractor negotiations; prepare bid leveling documents and manage appointment processes. • Prepare and present cost reports, forecasts, and executive‑level dashboards; support monthly progress reports and client presentations. • Track contingencies, commitments, and cost impacts across packages or phases; contribute to value engineering and design optimisation initiatives. • Support risk analysis and mitigation planning for cost‑related impacts; maintain and update commercial risk registers. • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, build strong stakeholder relationships, and participate in governance meetings. • Help implement and improve cost management tools, templates, and reporting standards; ensure compliance with internal financial systems and regulatory requirements. • Manage final accounting processes, post‑contract audits, and lessons‑learned reviews; contribute to continuous improvement and training documentation. • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost control
• ▸cost planning
• ▸change orders
• ▸procurement support
• ▸risk analysis
• ▸tool implementation

What You Bring

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to act as the day‑to‑day client interface for a large‑scale, mission‑critical data centre programme. The role will ensure delivery on time, within budget and to high standards through rigorous cost governance, commercial discipline and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will lead teams, embed company values and operate both independently and collaboratively. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field; graduate degree preferred. • 3–6 years of cost management or project controls experience in construction, preferably on medium to large‑scale data centre, high‑tech, or industrial projects. • Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred. • Strong knowledge of cost management processes, including change order review, pay application validation, cash flow forecasting, and cost reporting. • Familiarity with procurement strategies, commercial contract management, various procurement routes, value engineering, and risk management. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is a plus. • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications for cost analysis; knowledge of MEP systems beneficial. • Proficiency in cost management tools and software; advanced Excel and data analysis skills for detailed cost modeling. • Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills; ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments with multiple priorities.

Requirements

• ▸construction degree
• ▸rics
• ▸cost management
• ▸procurement
• ▸excel
• ▸stakeholder

Benefits

The company promotes a healthy, productive and flexible work environment that respects work‑life balance, and it celebrates diversity as an equal‑opportunity employer. Employees are encouraged to influence change and access resources for personal and professional growth. On‑site presence may vary according to client needs. All applications are handled confidentially in line with EEO guidelines, and candidates will not be asked to pay any recruitment fees. Turner & Townsend’s recruitment processes are managed directly by the firm, with no third‑party fees.

Work Environment

Onsite