Senior Cost Manager - Data Centre (MEP/CSA)

About the role

Turner & Townsend is looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management and commercial advisory services for mission-critical data centre projects across the full project lifecycle. The role covers strategic cost planning, procurement leadership, commercial management and client advisory from inception to completion, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and project stakeholders. Strong experience in MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health) or CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural) disciplines is required, with preference for significant MEP data centre expertise.

Key responsibilities

• Cost planning and pre-contract services: feasibility studies, conceptual and detailed cost plans, cost benchmarking, project budgets, procurement strategies, commercial risk identification, value engineering and market analysis of data centre construction costs
• Procurement and commercial strategy: tender preparation, bid evaluation, tender evaluation reports, contract negotiations, procurement routes, packaging strategies and contract structures
• Post-contract cost management: monitoring costs, commitments, variations and financial performance, reviewing payment applications, change orders, contractor claims and final accounts, preparing cost reports and forecasts, ensuring commercial governance
• Client and stakeholder management: acting as primary client interface, leading cost reviews, commercial workshops and procurement meetings, presenting cost plans and risk assessments to senior stakeholders
• Team leadership: mentoring Cost Managers, Assistant Cost Managers and Quantity Surveyors, reviewing deliverables, supporting resource planning and promoting knowledge sharing

Required profile

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, commercial management or project cost consultancy
• Professional accreditation such as MRICS preferred
• Proven experience delivering data centre, mission-critical, advanced technology, semiconductor, industrial or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Experience in both pre-contract and post-contract cost management, gained in a consultancy, contractor or client-side environment
• Candidates with significant MEP cost management experience on data centre or mission-critical projects are highly preferred