Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Turner & Townsend alinea is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join our growing Data Centre team in London. This is an opportunity to play a leading role in delivering some of the UK and Europe's most complex and high-profile data centre developments. Working with leading developers, hyperscalers, colocation providers and institutional investors, you'll support the delivery of mission-critical facilities ranging from new-build campuses and hyperscale data centres to major expansion and retrofit programmes. Joining one of the industry's leading cost management teams, you'll work on technically challenging projects, manage key client relationships and support the development of junior team members within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

As a Senior Cost Manager, you will take ownership of project delivery, providing expert cost management services from feasibility through to commissioning and project completion. You'll work closely with clients, contractors and consultants to ensure commercial objectives are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead cost planning, estimating and budgeting activities across all project stages.
- Manage procurement and tendering processes, including tender analysis, recommendations and contract preparation.
- 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.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and key project stakeholders.
- Mentor and support junior members of the cost management team.
- Contribute to business development initiatives and the growth of key client accounts.

Experience
UK Cost Management experience within the Real Estate/Property sector. Experience working on larger projects including new build and fit-out projects.

About you
Excellent communication skills with a client-facing approach. Ability to manage complex projects and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Collaborative team player with a commitment to mentoring and developing junior staff.

Qualifications
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying. MRICS qualified or working towards MRICS.