Data Centre Commercial Lead: Strategic Cost Management (Finland)

Turner & Townsend; Oulu; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Finland is seeking a seasoned Cost Management / Commercial Lead to advance our cost management services for data centre projects. Based in Oulu, you will drive complex budgeting, cost planning, and procurement while serving as the primary client liaison to secure outstanding outcomes.

You will lead diverse teams, develop resourcing, monitor margins and value engineering, and ensure governance across contracts, risk, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years' experience in cost management.
• Experience leading cost management commissions for large, high‑complexity projects.
• Knowledge of procurement, value management, and life cycle costing.
• People management experience delivering projects.
• Strong pre-contract, post-contract, and final account experience.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civils, structural, and architectural aspects.
• Experience in Italian construction industry is advantageous.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills; able to multi-task and be a team player.
• MS Office and modern cost management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand cost management services while identifying new business opportunities.
• Build capability and ensure appropriate resourcing to meet project and client needs.
• Lead, engage, and develop teams, ensuring high‑quality service delivery.
• Oversee contract execution and compliance, maintaining governance across contracts, risk, and delivery.
• Monitor margins, fees, and resource forecasts, ensuring commissions are delivered efficiently.
• Lead pre‑ and post‑contract QS activities: feasibility, cost estimating, cost planning, procurement, tendering, 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 updates.
• Drive value engineering initiatives and negotiate with clients and contractors.
• Interface with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout all project stages.
• Build strong relationships and ensure effective information flow.
• Enhance cost management templates and tools to improve efficiency.

Skills

Cost management

Team leadership

Client liaison

Documentation

Education

Quantity Surveying / Engineering / Construction Management degree

Tools

MS Office

Cost management tools

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Finland is seeking a seasoned Cost Management / Commercial Lead to advance our cost management services for data centre projects. Based in Oulu, you will drive complex budgeting, cost planning, and procurement while serving as the primary client liaison to secure outstanding outcomes.

You will lead diverse teams, develop resourcing, monitor margins and value engineering, and ensure governance across contracts, risk, and delivery.