Director Cost Management - Data Centres in MILAN, ITALY

About the Role

The company is seeking a Cost Management Director to develop and elevate cost‑management services for data‑centre projects in Italy, ensure successful delivery of complex, high‑quality construction projects, and act as the primary liaison with clients. The role combines strategic leadership, business development and end‑to‑end cost‑management delivery, and is based in Milan with relocation support provided by Turner & Townsend. • Expand cost‑management services and identify new business opportunities. • Build capability and ensure appropriate resourcing to meet project and client needs. • Lead, engage and develop teams to deliver high‑quality services. • Uphold service‑excellence standards and ensure compliance with business management systems. • Oversee contract execution, governance and commercial control. • Monitor margins, fees and resource forecasts to deliver commissions efficiently. • Lead pre‑ and post‑contract QS activities including feasibility, estimating, planning, procurement, tendering and contract administration. • Manage variations, cost checks, valuations, change control and final accounts. • Produce and present cost plans, tender reports, monthly cost reports and post‑contract financial updates. • Drive value‑engineering initiatives and negotiate commercial outcomes with clients and contractors. • Serve as key interface with clients, consultants and contractors throughout all project stages. • Build strong, lasting relationships and ensure effective communication and information flow. • Enhance cost‑management processes, templates and tools to improve efficiency and service quality.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost estimating
• ▸cost control
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸value engineering
• ▸process improvement
• ▸client liaison

What You Bring

• Hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field. • Possess at least 10 years of cost‑management experience, including leadership of large, complex projects. • Demonstrate strong knowledge of procurement routes, value management, life‑cycle costing and construction‑industry technical matters. • Experience managing project teams and delivering pre‑contract, post‑contract and final‑account cost management. • Understand mechanical, process, electrical, plumbing, civil, structural and architectural systems as they relate to construction projects. • Experience in the Italian construction industry and familiarity with contractual documentation is advantageous. • Exhibit excellent presentation, verbal, written and communication skills. • Show strong organisational, multitasking and teamwork abilities. • Proficient in MS Office and modern cost‑management digital tools.

Requirements

• ▸quantity surveying
• ▸cost management
• ▸procurement
• ▸team management
• ▸ms office
• ▸italian construction

Work Environment

Onsite