Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

The position sits within the Real Estate department, supporting strategic delivery of complex infrastructure projects. • 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, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors for validation and auditing. • Compile built cost records for benchmarking and continuous improvement. • Lead procurement strategy development, review contractor pricing, validate scope, and conduct commercial negotiations. • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement. • Own change control process: review, estimate, negotiate, reconcile change orders and manage 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 and lead value engineering initiatives. • Monitor market trends such as escalation, labor availability, and material pricing, providing timely insights. • Serve as primary client interface, ensuring objectives are met and service excellence delivered. • Prepare and present executive‑level updates and written comments on contractor submissions. • Ensure adherence to internal Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies. • Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a high‑performance culture. • Manage financial performance, including margin tracking and monthly fee/resource forecasting. • Comply with SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost planning
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸procurement strategy
• ▸change control
• ▸earned value
• ▸client interface

What You Bring

The firm is hiring an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to act as the primary client interface on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data centre programme. The role is responsible for delivering value‑added cost management services, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards while maintaining strong governance, commercial rigor and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate thrives in client‑facing environments, communicates clearly and can lead independently as well as collaborate within a high‑performance team, embodying Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values and vision. • 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. • Construction consultancy experience preferred. • Strong understanding of MEP systems and hyperscale data centre infrastructure. • Proficiency in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems, and EVM. • Expertise in procurement strategies and commercial management of 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

• ▸rics
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸evm
• ▸mep
• ▸cost management
• ▸negotiation

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. Employees are supported to succeed both professionally and personally, and the organisation maintains strict policies against any recruitment fees.

Work Environment

Onsite