Senior Cost Manager / Associate

NECTO Search & Selection; Oslo fylke; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Regular site visits Norway/Finland

Job summary

NECTO Search & Selection in Oslo is seeking a Senior Cost Manager / Associate to lead cost planning, budgeting and benchmarking for hyperscale and colocation data centre projects across the Nordics. The role is based in Oslo with regular site visits to Norway and Finland, and offers hybrid working.

You will drive post‑contract cost control, contract administration, change management and monthly cost reporting, while coordinating with client teams and the wider supply chain in Norway, Finland,

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, budgeting and benchmarking for hyperscale data centre projects.
• Prepare detailed estimates, cost plans and feasibility studies.
• Support procurement strategy, tendering and contractor negotiations.
• Manage post-contract cost control, variations and claims.
• Lead monthly cost reporting, cash flow forecasts and risk management.
• Coordinate with clients and teams across Norway, Finland, Dublin and London.

Job description

Senior Cost Manager / Associate

Data Centres

We are expanding our presence in Norway and are looking for a Senior Cost Manager / Associate to support a major data centre project in Kristiansand while helping us build our long‑term capabilities across the Nordics.

You will be the senior commercial lead on data centre projects, working closely with our existing cost managers in Norway, Finland and our wider teams in Dublin and London. The role will be based primarily in Oslo, with regular visits to sites in Norway and Finland (typically every other week for 1/2 days). Hybrid working is available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Pre‑Contract / Front‑End

• Lead cost planning, budgeting and benchmarking for hyperscale and colocation data centre projects.
• Prepare detailed estimates, elemental cost plans and feasibility studies.
• Support procurement strategy, tendering, bid evaluation and contractor negotiation.
• Provide commercial input into design development and value engineering.

Post‑Contract / Delivery

• Manage all post‑contract cost control and reporting for assigned projects.
• Administer contracts, manage change control, assess variations and claims.
• Lead monthly cost reporting, cash flow forecasts and financial risk management.
• Review and agree interim valuations and final accounts.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a senior commercial point of contact for the client and project team in Norway.
• Build strong relationships with client representatives, GC/main contractors and supply chain.
• Represent the business professionally in client meetings.