QS- Commercial Lead (Vaala)

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

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business.

https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/about-us/our-purpose-and-values/

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

We are seeking a Cost Management / Commercial Lead to further develop and elevate our cost management services for Data Centre projects in Finland; ensure the successful delivery of complex, high‑quality construction projects, and serve as the primary liaison with clients to drive exceptional project outcomes.

The role combines strategic leadership, business development, and end‑to‑end cost management delivery.

The position is based in Oulu, Finland, and Turner & Townsend provides relocation support when a move is required.

Core responsibilities include:

• 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.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years' experience in cost management.
• Experience of leading cost management commissions for large construction projects of high complexity.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as procurement routes, value management and value engineering, and life cycle costing.
• People management experience, particularly in the context of managing a team delivering a project.
• Sound technical experience in all cost management areas; pre-contract, post contract and final account.
• Good understanding of all mechanical, process, electrical, and plumbing systems, as they relate to construction of projects and good understanding of all civils, structural and architectural aspects as they relate to construction of projects.
• Experience in the Italian construction industry with knowledge of contractual documentation is advantageous.
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Sound organisational skills; ability to multi-task and be a team player.
• Working knowledge of MS Office software and modern cost management digital tools.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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