Data Centre Cost Management Leader

Turner-; Madrid; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Operational Lead for Cost Management in our Data Centre practice in Spain. You will lead delivery across project stages, manage estimates and cost plans, and guide value engineering while mentoring a high-performing team.

The role requires P&L oversight, strategic client engagement, and cross-functional leadership. Based in Madrid, you will shape cost management delivery, governance, and commercial strategy for major data centre programs, working with

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of cost management experience, preferably within large-scale mission-critical, preferably data centre, or complex construction projects.
• Proven experience leading cost management and commercial teams in an operational leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience managing business performance, including P&L responsibility and commercial decision-making.
• Extensive experience across the full cost management lifecycle, including planning, estimating, procurement, pre-contract, post-contract, and final account management.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to balance operational delivery, commercial performance, and long-term business objectives.
• Experience managing senior client relationships and leading executive-level discussions.
• Business development capabilities with a track record of growing client relationships and influencing opportunities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English required; Spanish language skills are highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and modern cost management digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery of cost management services through all project stages, ensuring quality and governance.
• Review and approve estimates, cost plans, reports, and commercial deliverables.
• Provide expert guidance on value engineering, value management, and commercial strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a Cost Management team, fostering technical excellence and collaboration.
• Drive implementation and continuous improvement of Cost Management tools and processes.
• Support recruitment, performance management, and succession planning.
• Act as the senior point of escalation for complex issues.
• Lead operational leadership across projects and ensure client satisfaction.
• Drive P&L management, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Lead commercial teams and mentor staff.
• Ensure projects meet commercial objectives with delivery quality.
• Monitor profitability, risk, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Represent Turner & Townsend in executive-level meetings.
• Lead business development and growth initiatives.

Skills

Cost management

Leadership

Client management

Strategic thinking

MS Office

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

MS Office

Cost management software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Operational Lead for Cost Management in our Data Centre practice in Spain. You will lead delivery across project stages, manage estimates and cost plans, and guide value engineering while mentoring a high-performing team.

The role requires P&L oversight, strategic client engagement, and cross-functional leadership. Based in Madrid, you will shape cost management delivery, governance, and commercial strategy for major data centre programs, working with