Senior Cost Manager

Spencer Ogden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is recruiting a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor (MEP) for hyperscale data centre projects in London. You will lead MEP cost management from early planning through procurement, contract administration and final accounts on £1.5bn+ schemes for blue-chip clients.

The role offers fast-track progression, direct client engagement, and a clear path into commercial leadership, supported by strong professional development in a rapidly growing sector.

Qualifications

• Experience as Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor in consultancy or main contractor.
• Strong exposure to MEP packages is essential.
• Experience on large-scale or complex projects, data centres preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own MEP cost management from planning to procurement and final accounts.
• Collaborate with blue-chip clients and leaders in a data centre environment.
• Support progression into senior leadership.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

MEP packages

Client engagement

Job description

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor (MEP) – Hyperscale Data Centres

London | Exceptional Career Progression | £1.5bn+ Projects

If you’re a Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor ready to step into something bigger, this is where your career accelerates.

We’re partnering with a leading cost and project management consultancy for delivering some of the most technically complex and high-value hyperscale data centre projects in Europe—think £1.5bn+ flagship schemes for globally recognised, top-tier clients.

This is your opportunity to move beyond traditional projects and into a space where precision, scale, and innovation intersect.

Why this role stands out:

• Fast-track progression from Cost Manager to Senior Cost Manager and beyond
• Direct client engagement with blue-chip tech and infrastructure giants
• A clear pathway into commercial leadership roles
• Strong investment in professional development and mentorship

Your role:

You’ll take ownership of MEP cost management across major data centre builds—handling everything from early-stage cost planning through to procurement, contract administration, and final account.

You’ll work alongside some of the industry’s sharpest minds, gaining deep expertise in mission-critical environments where MEP packages are at the heart of project success.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience as a Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor within consultancy or main contractor
• Strong exposure to MEP packages (essential)
• A proactive mindset with the ambition to step into senior leadership
• Experience on large-scale or complex projects (data centres ideal, but not essential)

If you’re ready to position yourself at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing sectors in construction, this is your move.