Lead Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

About the Role

The Lead Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor will provide strategic leadership for a multi‑phase data centre development program. The role oversees cost planning, budgeting, procurement strategy and risk management while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and delivering high‑level reporting on cost performance. • Lead cost management strategy and governance for multi‑phase data centre programs. • Develop cost frameworks, budgets, early‑stage estimates, procurement strategies and risk mitigation plans. • Serve as primary client interface, coordinating with stakeholders and consultants throughout project stages. • Advise on commercial strategy, procurement models and contract negotiations for complex packages. • Oversee lifecycle cost activities: quantity surveying, cost controls, change management and contingency tracking. • Deliver executive‑level reports on cost performance, forecasts and risk assessments. • Drive value engineering and design optimisation to achieve cost savings without compromising quality. • Mentor and develop cost management teams, ensuring capability growth and succession planning. • Enhance internal cost tools, templates and processes for continuous improvement. • Manage financial performance including margin tracking, fee/resource forecasting and compliance with internal systems. • Support pre‑construction feasibility studies and early‑stage cost modelling for future phases. • Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and vendors to identify business growth opportunities. • Ensure adherence to SOX control requirements where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost planning
• ▸procurement strategy
• ▸cost control
• ▸value engineering
• ▸tool development
• ▸client liaison

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred. • 10+ years of cost management or project controls experience, with 3‑5 years in a leadership role. • Proven track record managing large‑scale, mission‑critical construction programs such as data centres or energy infrastructure. • Expertise in program‑level cost planning, budgeting, financial reporting and cost control systems. • Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, commercial management and construction contracts. • RICS accreditation or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred. • Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and analytical abilities. • Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools and software. • Familiarity with MEP systems and complex building services; sustainability knowledge is a plus.

Requirements

• ▸rics
• ▸cost management
• ▸procurement
• ▸10+ years
• ▸leadership
• ▸mep

Work Environment

Onsite