Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

The Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor will act as the primary client interface on a large‑scale data centre program, delivering cost‑management services that ensure the project is on time, within budget and meets the highest standards. The role combines leadership, governance, commercial rigor and stakeholder engagement while embedding Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values and vision. • Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates throughout design and delivery phases. • Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries and funding data to stakeholders. • Coordinate cost information from design teams, general contractors, subcontractors and vendors for validation and auditing. • Compile built cost records for benchmarking and continuous improvement. • Lead procurement strategy, review contractor pricing, validate scope and conduct 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. • Implement robust cost control systems, including Earned Value Management where applicable. • Integrate cost with schedule and scope, collaborating with project controls and scheduling teams. • Drive engineering priorities based on cost impact; lead value engineering and cost‑optimization initiatives. • Monitor market trends (escalation, labor availability, material pricing) and provide timely insights. • Serve as primary client interface, delivering service excellence and executive‑level updates. • Ensure compliance with internal Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies. • Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a high‑performance, one‑business culture. • Manage financial performance: margin tracking and monthly fee/resource forecasts. • Adhere to SOX control requirements where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost planning
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸change control
• ▸earned value
• ▸value engineering
• ▸client interface

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field. • 5–7+ years of cost management/project controls experience in mission‑critical environments such as data centres. • Construction consultancy experience with strong understanding of MEP systems and hyperscale data‑centre infrastructure. • Proven expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems and Earned Value Management. • Skilled in procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification preferred. • Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management and analytical problem‑solving skills. • Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools and software.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸5+ years
• ▸mep
• ▸earned value
• ▸procurement
• ▸rics

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a flexible, healthy working environment that respects work‑life balance and encourages diversity and inclusion. The firm is an equal‑opportunity employer and offers a collaborative culture where employees can succeed both professionally and personally. • Flexible, healthy working environment that promotes work‑life balance. • Access to a global network of professionals and career development opportunities.

Work Environment

Onsite