Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

The Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor will act as the day‑to‑day client interface on a large‑scale data‑center programme, leading cost planning, reporting, procurement, change control and financial performance to ensure delivery on time, within budget and to the highest standards. • Create and update detailed cost plans and estimates throughout design and delivery phases. • Produce monthly cost reports, executive summaries and funding updates for stakeholders. • Coordinate cost information from design teams, contractors and vendors for validation and auditing. • Lead procurement strategy, price reviews, scope validation and commercial negotiations. • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement with all parties. • Oversee change control: review, estimate, negotiate and reconcile change orders. • Conduct cost risk analysis, scenario planning and contingency management. • Implement cost control systems, including Earned Value Management where applicable. • Integrate cost data with schedule and scope, collaborating with project controls teams. • Drive value engineering initiatives and cost optimisation based on engineering priorities. • Monitor market trends such as escalation, labour availability and material pricing. • Serve as the primary client interface, delivering service excellence and executive updates. • Ensure compliance with internal Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies. • Mentor junior team members and foster a high‑performance, one‑business culture. • Track financial performance, margin tracking and forecast monthly fees and resources. • Adhere to SOX control requirements where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost planning
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸procurement strategy
• ▸change control
• ▸risk analysis
• ▸client interface

What You Bring

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related field. • Possess 5‑7+ years of cost management/project controls experience in mission‑critical environments. • Preferable experience in construction consultancy and knowledge of MEP systems for hyperscale data centres. • Demonstrate strong budgeting, financial reporting, cost control and EVM expertise. • Expertise in procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous. • Exhibit excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. • Show strong analytical, problem‑solving abilities and high attention to detail. • Proficient with industry‑standard cost management tools and software.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's degree
• ▸cost management
• ▸mep systems
• ▸evm
• ▸procurement
• ▸rics

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, flexible working environment, diversity and inclusion, and offers a supportive culture where employees can influence change and succeed both professionally and personally.

Work Environment

Onsite