Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Support cost management from early budgeting and procurement through post‑contract control and final account closeout. • Prepare and present detailed cost plans, estimates and budgets aligned with project scope. • Monitor actual construction costs against forecasts and recommend corrective actions. • Review and validate change orders with proper documentation and contractual compliance. • Track contingencies, commitments and cost impacts across multiple packages or phases. • Produce cost reports, forecasts and presentations for stakeholders. • Contribute to procurement strategies, bid analysis and contractor negotiations. • Support value engineering and design optimisation to identify cost‑saving opportunities. • Ensure compliance with internal financial systems, client requirements and regulatory controls. • Maintain benchmarking data and historical cost records for continuous improvement. • Collaborate with project managers and design teams to align scope, budget and schedule. • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and internal teams. • Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost management
• ▸cost planning
• ▸cost forecasting
• ▸change orders
• ▸procurement
• ▸value engineering

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or related field. • 3–5 years experience in cost management or project controls. • Experience on large‑scale construction projects; data‑center or mission‑critical experience preferred. • Familiarity with MEP systems and sustainable infrastructure is beneficial. • Strong knowledge of cost planning, budgeting, post‑contract cost control and change management. • Understanding of procurement strategies and commercial contract management. • RICS accreditation or progress toward it is advantageous. • Excellent communication and client‑facing skills. • Proficiency with cost management tools, Microsoft Office and cloud‑based applications.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸3-5 yrs
• ▸cost management
• ▸data‑center
• ▸mep
• ▸rics

Benefits

Our inspired people share our vision and mission, and we provide a great place to work where every person can influence change. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees, encouraging applications from all community sectors.

Work Environment

Onsite