Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates through design and delivery phases. • Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and funding data to stakeholders. • Coordinate cost information from design teams, GC, subcontractors and vendors for validation and auditing. • Compile built cost records for benchmarking and continuous improvement. • Lead procurement strategy, pricing reviews, scope validation and commercial negotiations. • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement. • Own change control: review, estimate, negotiate, reconcile change orders and post‑contract cost variances. • Support cost risk analysis, scenario planning, contingency management and commitment tracking. • Ensure robust cost control systems, including Earned Value Management where applicable. • Integrate cost with schedule and scope; collaborate with project controls and scheduling teams. • Drive engineering priorities based on cost impact; lead value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives. • Monitor market trends and provide timely insights on escalation, labour availability and material pricing. • Act as primary client interface, delivering service excellence and meeting objectives. • Prepare and present executive‑level updates and written comments on GC submissions. • Ensure adherence to internal Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies. • Mentor and coach junior team members; foster a high‑performance, one‑business culture. • Perform SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

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

What You Bring

The company is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to serve as the primary client interface on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data centre programme. The role is responsible for delivering value‑added cost management, ensuring the project is on time, within budget and meets the highest standards of governance and commercial rigor. The successful candidate will operate in a client‑facing environment, communicate clearly, work both independently and collaboratively, and embed Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values and vision. • Demonstrate excellence in financial management, margin tracking and monthly fee/resource forecasts. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field. • 5–7+ years in cost management/project controls within mission‑critical environments such as data centres. • Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred. • Strong understanding of MEP systems, resilience requirements and campus‑scale infrastructure for hyperscale data centres. • Expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems and Earned Value Management. • Proven procurement strategy and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification advantageous. • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with high attention to detail. • Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools and software.

Requirements

• ▸financial management
• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸5–7 years
• ▸mep
• ▸earned value
• ▸rics

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance, and we celebrate diversity as an equal‑opportunity employer. Our people are encouraged to succeed in both work and life, and we provide a great place to work where every voice can affect change.

Work Environment

Onsite