Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

The position involves overseeing cost estimating, change‑order negotiation, value engineering, cost planning and reporting throughout the construction lifecycle, while ensuring accurate data, timely valuations, and effective post‑contract variance management. • Estimate and negotiate change orders throughout construction. • Develop and present final cost plans and regular updates. • Review cost estimates with design team and general contractor. • Reconcile data, prepare written comments, and coordinate cost information from suppliers and subcontractors. • Drive engineering priorities based on cost impact. • Conduct cost checks, valuations, and manage post‑contract variances. • Manage contingency, commitment tracking, and funding data presentations. • Lead value‑engineering sessions and provide commercial input to design options. • Review contractor pricing and negotiate fair contract prices. • Produce monthly cost reports and negotiate final accounts. • Mentor and coach junior talent to achieve their potential. • Track margin levels and forecast fees using internal software. • Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal business management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost estimating
• ▸change orders
• ▸value engineering
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸variance management
• ▸margin tracking

What You Bring

The Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor will serve as the primary client interface, providing leadership, value‑added cost management, and fostering the firm’s purpose, values and vision. The role requires strong communication, self‑motivation, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in a construction‑related discipline, have 5–7 years of cost‑management experience on medium to large, complex projects, and preferably be RICS accredited. Construction consultancy experience and solid knowledge of procurement routes, value management and engineering are also desirable. • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying or related field. • 5‑7 years of cost‑management experience on medium to large, complex construction projects. • RICS accreditation (or working towards it) preferred. • Construction consultancy experience with knowledge of procurement routes, value management, and value engineering. • Strong communication and client‑facing skills.

Requirements

• ▸bsc construction
• ▸5-7 yrs
• ▸rics
• ▸cost management
• ▸procurement
• ▸communication

Work Environment

Onsite