Senior Cost Manager​/Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction

Full-time

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real‑estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cost Manager (or Quantity Surveyor) to lead cost management efforts on complex, mission‑critical data center construction projects. This role is client‑facing and central to ensuring financial success, cost efficiency and alignment with strategic project goals.

You will oversee cost planning and control from concept design through final account, collaborating with internal teams, external partners and clients to deliver high‑value outcomes. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in estimating, procurement and financial management, with a strong understanding of MEP systems and large‑scale construction budgets.

• Lead cost management across all project phases, ensuring alignment with scope, budget and schedule.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans and estimates, leveraging industry benchmarks and technical documentation.
• Manage change control processes, including review and negotiation of change orders and post‑contract cost variances.
• Collaborate with design teams, general contractors and vendors to validate cost estimates and perform quantity surveying.
• Produce and present monthly cost reports, executive summaries and financial updates to stakeholders.
• Oversee contractor and subcontractor pricing reviews, scope validation and procurement strategy development.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost management practices, supporting standardisation and best‑in‑class delivery.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high‑performance, collaborative team culture.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial systems, regulatory requirements and SOX controls where applicable.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors and project teams to support successful project delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 5–7 years of experience in cost management or project controls within large‑scale, mission‑critical environments (e.g., data centres, high‑tech, industrial).
• Proven experience in construction consultancy is preferred.
• Strong background in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control systems and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Expertise in procurement strategies and commercial management of contractor/vendor contracts.
• RICS accreditation or progress toward certification is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard cost management tools and software.

* On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.