Cost Manager - Data Centre

Turner & Townsend is a leading management consultancy in the Data Centre sector. Drawing on our expertise, processes, and industry knowledge, we deliver market-leading services to our clients. Our extensive experience and market intelligence enable us to provide proactive, value-added solutions across all areas of the sector, supporting global technology clients. Key Responsibilities - Support feasibility studies and procurement reports. - Prepare cost estimates and cost plans, including the presentation of final cost plans. - Manage tendering and procurement activities, including pre-qualification processes, tender analysis, and reporting. - Manage post-contract cost variations and change control processes. - Conduct cost checks and valuations, ensuring accuracy and consistency. - Produce and present monthly post-contract cost reports. - Contribute to value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives. - Negotiate and agree final accounts. - Collaborate with clients, consultants, and other project stakeholders throughout all project stages. - Lead cost management teams, promoting accountability and high-quality service delivery. - Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and support business growth. - Assist in the preparation of bid documentation. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of cost management procedures, templates, and service offerings. - Ensure key project information and lessons learned are captured within internal knowledge management systems. - Monitor financial performance using FMS. - Identify and escalate opportunities for process improvement. - Review commission management quality and operational efficiency. - Degree or equivalent in Cost Management / Quantity Surveying - Chartered with the RICS, or equivalent - Strong measurement and cost planning expertise (NRM2) - JCT / NEC / FIDIC experience - Commercially astute with good negotiation skills - Excellent people person and great communicator, both internal and external