Copy of Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

About the Role

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates throughout design and delivery phases. • Produce monthly cost reports, executive summaries and funding data for stakeholders. • Coordinate cost information from design teams, contractors, subcontractors and vendors for validation and auditing. • Lead procurement strategy, review contractor pricing, validate scope and conduct commercial negotiations. • Manage final accounts, change control, post‑contract cost variances and support cost risk analysis. • Implement cost control systems, including Earned Value Management, and integrate cost with schedule and scope. • Drive value engineering initiatives and cost optimisation while monitoring market trends. • Act as primary client interface, delivering executive‑level updates and ensuring service excellence. • Mentor junior team members and promote a high‑performance, one‑business culture. • Maintain financial management responsibilities such as margin tracking, fee forecasts and SOX compliance where applicable. • Promotes a flexible, productive work environment that respects work‑life balance and supports diversity and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost planning
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸cost coordination
• ▸procurement strategy
• ▸earned value
• ▸value engineering

What You Bring

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

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸cost management
• ▸project controls
• ▸mep systems
• ▸earned value
• ▸rics

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance, celebrates diversity and offers equal‑opportunity employment. The firm values an inclusive culture where every employee can influence change and succeed both professionally and personally.

Work Environment

Remote