Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Support and manage cost control activities across large‑scale, multi‑phase data centre construction projects. • Develop and maintain cost plans, estimates, budgets, and cash flow forecasts aligned with project scope and timelines. • Monitor cost performance, track actuals vs. forecasts, and report variances; maintain historical cost data for benchmarking. • Review and validate change orders and payment applications, ensuring proper documentation, compliance, and cost justification. • Assist with procurement strategies, bid analysis, vendor prequalification, and contractor negotiations; prepare bid leveling documents and manage appointment processes. • Prepare and present cost reports, forecasts, and executive‑level dashboards; support monthly progress reports and client presentations. • Track contingencies, commitments, and cost impacts across packages or phases; contribute to value engineering and design optimisation initiatives. • Support risk analysis and mitigation planning for cost‑related impacts; maintain and update commercial risk registers. • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, build strong stakeholder relationships, and participate in governance meetings. • Help implement and improve cost‑management tools, templates, and reporting standards; ensure compliance with internal financial systems and regulatory requirements. • Manage final accounting processes, post‑contract audits, and lessons‑learned reviews; contribute to continuous improvement and training documentation. • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost control
• ▸cost planning
• ▸forecasting
• ▸change orders
• ▸procurement
• ▸cost reporting

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to act as the day‑to‑day client interface on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data centre programme. The role will deliver a value‑added cost‑management service, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards, with strong governance, commercial rigour and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate thrives in a client‑facing environment, communicates clearly and can work both independently and collaboratively while embodying Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values and vision. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field; graduate degree preferred. • 3–6 years of experience in cost management or project controls within the construction industry, ideally supporting medium to large‑scale projects (data centres, high‑tech, industrial preferred). • Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred. • Strong knowledge of cost management processes, including change order review, pay application validation, cash flow forecasting, and cost reporting. • Familiarity with procurement strategies, commercial management of contracts, and different procurement routes; exposure to value engineering and risk management. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is a plus. • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications for cost analysis; knowledge of MEP systems beneficial. • Proficiency in cost management tools and software; strong Excel and data analysis skills for detailed cost modeling. • Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder‑management skills; comfortable working in fast‑paced environments with multiple priorities.

Requirements

• ▸construction degree
• ▸3-6 yrs
• ▸rics
• ▸excel
• ▸cost management
• ▸stakeholder management

Benefits

On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance, and we celebrate diversity as an equal‑opportunity employer. Turner & Townsend does not charge candidates any recruitment fees, and all unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or personal email accounts become our property.

Work Environment

Onsite