Data Centre Cost Manager | Lead Cost Planning & Tendering

Turner & Townsend; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor in Greater London to lead cost management across complex data centre projects. You\'ll prepare cost plans, manage procurement, and support post-contract cost control, collaborating with clients and project teams to drive value and efficiency.

The role requires a degree in cost management or QS, RICS chartered status, and strong experience in NR M2, JCT/NEC/FIDIC contracts, and excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Cost Management / Quantity Surveying.
• Chartered with the RICS, or equivalent.
• Strong measurement and cost planning expertise (NRM2).
• JCT / NEC / FIDIC experience.
• Commercially astute with good negotiation skills.
• Excellent people person and great communicator, both internal and external.

Responsibilities

• Support feasibility studies and procurement reports.
• Prepare cost estimates and cost plans, including the presentation of final cost plans.
• Manage tendering and procurement activities, including pre-qualification processes, tender analysis, and reporting.
• Manage post-contract cost variations and change control processes.
• Conduct cost checks and valuations, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Produce and present monthly post-contract cost reports.
• Contribute to value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and other project stakeholders throughout all project stages.
• Lead cost management teams, promoting accountability and high-quality service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and support business growth.
• Assist in the preparation of bid documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of cost management procedures, templates, and service offerings.
• Ensure key project information and lessons learned are captured within internal knowledge management systems.
• Monitor financial performance using FMS.
• Identify and escalation opportunities for process improvement.
• Review commission management quality and operational efficiency.

Skills

Cost management

RICS chartered

NRM2 experience

JCT/NEC/FIDIC experience

Negotiation skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Cost Management / Quantity Surveying

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor in Greater London to lead cost management across complex data centre projects. You\'ll prepare cost plans, manage procurement, and support post-contract cost control, collaborating with clients and project teams to drive value and efficiency.

The role requires a degree in cost management or QS, RICS chartered status, and strong experience in NR M2, JCT/NEC/FIDIC contracts, and excellent negotiation and communication skills.