Operational Lead, Data Centre Cost Management

Turner & Townsend; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 150 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Turner & Townsend in Madrid seeks an experienced Operational Lead for Cost Management to drive delivery and growth of Data Centre projects. You will lead a high-performing team, oversee cost plans and governance, and guide strategic commercial decisions in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 15+ years in cost management, strong leadership, and fluency in English; Spanish is highly desirable. This is a full-time on-site position based in Spain's capital.

Qualificações

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of cost management experience in large-scale projects (data centre or complex construction).
• Proven experience leading cost management and commercial teams in an operational leadership capacity.
• Experience managing business performance including P&L and commercial decision-making.
• Strong strategic mindset balancing delivery, performance, and long-term objectives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English; Spanish desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the delivery of cost management services across project stages with quality and governance.
• Review and approve estimates, cost plans, and reports; guide value engineering and commercial strategy.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing Cost Management team.
• Drive tools/process improvements in Cost Management delivery.
• Oversee recruitment, performance management, and succession planning.
• Act as senior escalation point for complex commercial and operational issues.
• Lead operational leadership across projects and ensure governance and best practices.
• Manage business performance, including P&L, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Build and maintain senior client relationships and lead executive-level discussions.
• Support business development and growth for the Data Centre sector in Spain.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Communication

Presentation

MS Office

Cost management

Formação académica

Quantity Surveying

Engineering

Construction Management

Commercial Management

Ferramentas

MS Office

Cost management software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Turner & Townsend in Madrid seeks an experienced Operational Lead for Cost Management to drive delivery and growth of Data Centre projects. You will lead a high-performing team, oversee cost plans and governance, and guide strategic commercial decisions in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 15+ years in cost management, strong leadership, and fluency in English; Spanish is highly desirable. This is a full-time on-site position based in Spain's capital.