Data Centre Commercial Lead – Cost Management (Oulu)

Turner & Townsend; Oulu; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Management / Commercial Lead to elevate cost management services for Data Centre projects in Finland, ensuring high‑quality delivery and client liaison. The role combines strategic leadership, business development, and end‑to‑end cost management.

The position is based in Oulu, Finland, with relocation support provided if needed. Core responsibilities include developing services, leading teams, and governing cost control across contracts.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in cost management.
• Experience leading cost management commissions for large construction projects.
• Knowledge of procurement routes, value management and life cycle costing.
• People management experience delivering projects.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems as they relate to construction.
• Experience in Italian construction industry with knowledge of contractual documentation is advantageous.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and be a team player.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and modern cost management digital tools.

Aufgaben

• Develop and expand cost management services while identifying new business opportunities and strengthening market presence.
• Build capability and ensure appropriate resourcing to meet project and client needs.
• Lead, engage, and develop teams, ensuring effective deployment and high‑quality service delivery.
• Uphold service excellence standards and ensure full compliance with business management systems across contracts, risk, HSW, delivery and finance.
• Oversee contract execution and compliance, maintaining strong governance and commercial control.
• Monitor margins, fees and resource forecasts, ensuring commissions are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Lead all pre‑ and post‑contract QS activities, including feasibility studies, cost estimating (concept to detailed), cost planning, procurement, tendering and contract administration.
• Manage variations, cost checks, valuations, change control and final accounts.
• Produce and present cost plans, tender reports, monthly cost reports and post‑contract financial updates.
• Drive value engineering initiatives and negotiate commercial outcomes with clients and contractors.
• Act as a key interface with clients, consultants and contractors throughout all project stages.
• Build strong, lasting relationships and ensure effective communication and information flow.
• Enhance cost management processes, templates and tools to improve efficiency and service quality.

Kenntnisse

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

MS Office

Ausbildung

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Cost management tools

Jobbeschreibung

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Management / Commercial Lead to elevate cost management services for Data Centre projects in Finland, ensuring high‑quality delivery and client liaison. The role combines strategic leadership, business development, and end‑to‑end cost management.

The position is based in Oulu, Finland, with relocation support provided if needed. Core responsibilities include developing services, leading teams, and governing cost control across contracts.