Senior Cost Manager, Data Centre Projects

Turner & Townsend; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in London is seeking aSenior Cost Manager to lead cost planning, estimating and budgeting for large-scale data centre projects. You will manage procurement, tendering, cost reports and commercial updates, ensuring objectives are met.

You will mentor junior staff, maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development while delivering high-quality cost management services across feasibility to commissioning.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying with MRICS status or on-track.
• Experience in UK Cost Management within Real Estate/Property.
• Experience on large-scale data centre or similar projects.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, estimating and budgeting across project stages.
• Manage procurement and tendering processes, including tender analysis and contract prep.
• Produce and present cost reports, valuations and commercial updates to clients.
• Manage post-contract cost control, change management and commercial risk.
• Support value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Client facing

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS (or working towards)

Job description

Turner & Townsend in London is seeking aSenior Cost Manager to lead cost planning, estimating and budgeting for large-scale data centre projects. You will manage procurement, tendering, cost reports and commercial updates, ensuring objectives are met.

You will mentor junior staff, maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development while delivering high-quality cost management services across feasibility to commissioning.