Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Turner & Townsend is a leading management consultancy in the Data Centre sector, delivering market-leading services to global technology clients. Drawing on extensive expertise, processes, and industry knowledge, we provide proactive, value-added solutions across all areas of the sector. As a Cost Manager, you will support feasibility studies and procurement reports, prepare cost estimates and plans, manage tendering and procurement activities, and oversee post-contract cost variations and change control processes. You will conduct cost checks and valuations, produce monthly post-contract cost reports, and contribute to value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives. Your role will involve negotiating final accounts, collaborating with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders, leading cost management teams, and identifying opportunities to strengthen client relationships and support business growth. Additionally, you will assist in bid preparation, contribute to continuous improvement of cost management procedures, and ensure key project information and lessons learned are captured within internal knowledge management systems. Monitoring financial performance using FMS and reviewing commission management quality and operational efficiency will also be part of your responsibilities.

Experience
Proven experience in cost management within the Data Centre or related sectors. Strong measurement and cost planning expertise (NRM2). Experience with JCT, NEC, and FIDIC contracts. Demonstrated ability to manage tendering, procurement, cost control, and reporting processes effectively.

About you
Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills. Strong communicator and people person, capable of engaging effectively with internal teams and external clients. Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality service. Able to lead teams and promote accountability. Motivated to identify process improvements and support business growth.

Qualifications
Degree or equivalent qualification in Cost Management or Quantity Surveying. Chartered status with RICS or equivalent professional body.