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 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, pricing reviews, scope validation and commercial negotiations to achieve fair contract prices. • Manage final accounts and ensure timely agreement. • Own change control: review, estimate, negotiate and reconcile change orders; 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, working closely with project controls and scheduling teams. • Drive engineering priorities based on cost impact; lead value engineering initiatives and cost optimisation. • Monitor market trends (escalation, labour availability, material pricing) and provide timely insights. • Act as primary client interface to ensure 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. • Perform SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost estimation
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸change control
• ▸earned value
• ▸value engineering
• ▸procurement

What You Bring

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to serve as the key day‑to‑day client interface and deliver a value‑added cost management service on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data centre programme. The role ensures delivery 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, works independently and collaboratively, and leads while embodying Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values and vision. • Demonstrate excellence in financial management, including margin tracking and monthly fee/resource forecasts. • 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 such as data centres. • Construction consultancy experience preferred. • Strong understanding of MEP systems, resilience requirements and campus‑scale infrastructure for hyperscale data centres. • Expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems and Earned Value Management. • Proven procurement strategy and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts. • RICS accreditation or progress toward certification advantageous. • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. • Strong analytical, problem‑solving abilities with high attention to detail. • Proficiency with industry‑standard cost management tools and software.

Requirements

• ▸rics
• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸mep
• ▸earned value
• ▸procurement
• ▸cost tools

Benefits

We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community.

Work Environment

Onsite