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 all sources of cost information for robust cost validation and auditing. • Compile built cost records for benchmarking and continuous improvement. • Lead procurement strategy development, contractor/subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation, and commercial negotiations. • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement. • Own change control throughout the lifecycle, including review, estimate, negotiation, and reconciliation of change orders. • 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, coordinating closely with project controls and scheduling teams. • Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact; lead value engineering initiatives and cost optimization strategies. • Monitor market trends such as escalation, labor availability, and material pricing, providing timely insights. • Act as the primary client interface to ensure objectives are met and service excellence is delivered. • Prepare and present executive‑level updates, written comments on GC submissions, and cost estimate updates. • Ensure adherence to internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies. • Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a high‑performance, one‑business culture. • Comply with SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

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

What You Bring

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to serve as the key day‑to‑day client interface and deliver a value‑added cost management service on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data centre programme. This pivotal role ensures the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, with strong emphasis on governance, commercial rigor, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate thrives in a client‑facing environment, communicates clearly, works independently and collaboratively, and provides leadership while embodying Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values and vision. • Demonstrate excellence in financial management, including margin tracking and monthly fee/resource forecasts. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. • 5–7+ years in cost management/project controls within mission‑critical environments such as data centres, high‑tech, or industrial projects. • Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred. • Solid understanding of MEP systems, resilience requirements, and campus‑scale infrastructure common to hyperscale data centres. • Strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and Earned Value Management. • Expertise in procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is 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

• ▸rics
• ▸mep
• ▸evm
• ▸cost software
• ▸bachelor's degree
• ▸5+ years

Benefits

Our inspired people share our vision and mission, enjoying a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance, supporting our people to succeed both in work and life. Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Work Environment

Onsite