Senior Cost Manager – Construction (Data Centres)

Talent Drive | B Corp™; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Drive | B Corp™ is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join their team in London. This role involves defining cost strategies, leading budgeting processes, and ensuring full cost transparency across projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in construction cost management, particularly within data centre projects.

Strong stakeholders engagement skills and knowledge of cost accounting software are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals aiming to make a meaningful impact in a value-driven business.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in construction cost management.
• Hands-on experience with construction cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of the full construction life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Define planning, tracking, and forecasting of budgets.
• Provide cost leadership across all data center projects.
• Lead early-stage project budgeting and comprehensive cost programs.
• Manage cost coding structures for seamless integration.

Skills

Construction cost management

Cost management strategies

Cost accounting

Stakeholder engagement

Forecasting

Tools

Construction cost accounting software

Financial management software

Job description

Our client a market leading Data Centre business with offices in London but with an international footprint has opportunities for a Senior Cost Manager to Join their expanding team. Located in London but with projects across the UK and Europe they are keen to hire experienced cost managers with a focus on Data Centre construction.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• You will define how we plan, track, and forecast budgets, commitments, and expenditures, ensuring full cost transparency
• You will provide cost leadership across all data center projects in EMEA, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding project outcomes and enabling future growth.
• Lead early‑stage project budgeting, develop comprehensive cost programs, establish reporting structures, and deliver robust forecasting models across the full project life cycle
• Own and manage the cost coding structures, ensuring seamless integration between construction teams and financial systems

What You’ll Bring:

• Several years of experience in construction cost management, including responsibilities such as pre‑construction planning, cost management strategies, cost coding structures, commitments, spend and forecast processes, and reviewing contractor cost proposals on major engineering or construction projects
• Hands‑on experience with construction cost accounting and financial management software
• A strong understanding of the full construction life cycle, from early pre‑design through construction and close‑out
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Senior Cost professional to drive performance and create meaningful impact in a value-driven business.

Interested in joining a team where cost is key to success?

Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.