Senior Cost Manager

Ljb & Co; Madrid; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LJB & Co in Madrid is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead CSA cost management for flagship data centre projects across Spain and Europe. You will drive cost planning, budgeting, procurement, and contract administration while mentoring junior consultants and building strong client relationships.

Your role requires fluency in English (Spanish a plus) and willingness to travel across Europe, helping the firm deliver high-value, technically complex projects with a strategic client focus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CSA Cost Management.
• Strong background in data centre construction.
• Experience with a consultancy, contractor, developer, or client-side organisation.
• Fluent in English; Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead CSA cost management across major data centre projects.
• Deliver cost planning, budgeting, procurement and contract administration.
• Manage project teams and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development and account growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple regions.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team development.

Skills

CSA Cost Management

Data Centre Construction

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Client-facing Skills

Travel

Job description

Job ID: senior-cost-manager

Company: LJB & Co

About the Role

A top-tier construction consultancy is expanding rapidly across Europe, with a strong focus on data centre projects. La siguiente información ofrece un resumen de las habilidades, cualidades y cualificaciones necesarias para este puesto. They are seeking a Cost Consultant up to Associate Director level to join their Madrid office and lead high-profile developments across Spain and beyond.This is a strategic opportunity to work on cutting-edge Data Centre projects, manage key client relationships, and shape the future of mission-critical construction delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead CSA cost management across major data centre projects
• Deliver cost planning, budgeting, procurement, and contract administration
• Manage project teams and ensure timely, high-quality delivery
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support business development and account growth
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple regions
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team development

Requirements

• Proven experience in CSA Cost Management
• Strong background in data centre construction
• Experience with a consultancy, contractor, developer, or client-side organisation
• Excellent stakeholder and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead teams
• Fluent in English; Spanish language skills are a plus
• Willingness xiphteb to travel across Europe

What’s on Offer

Join a fast-growing consultancy with a stellar reputationWork on high-value, technically complex data centre projectsClear progression path to senior leadershipCollaborative and innovative team cultureCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits