(CSA) Cost Manager - Data Centre

Company Description

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 programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, 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 programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

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Job Description

Role Summary 

The CSA Cost Manager will be responsible for delivering full lifecycle cost management services for the Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) packages on a large‑scale data centre development.

This role focuses on ensuring cost certainty, commercial control, and value optimisation across complex base‑build works, including substructure, superstructure, building envelope, and architectural elements. You will work in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment, collaborating closely with project teams, consultants, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Pre‑Contract Management

• Prepare and manage cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed cost plans for CSA works.
• Provide cost advice during design development on structural systems, construction methods, and architectural elements.
• Benchmark costs and identify value engineering opportunities to optimise project outcomes.

Procurement & Tendering

• Prepare tender documentation and commercial deliverables for CSA trade packages.
• Manage tender processes including pre‑qualification, tender analysis, evaluation, and recommendations.

Post‑Contract Cost Management

• Manage change control processes, including variation assessments and cost impact analysis.
• Review and certify contractor progress payments.
• Monitor cost performance and maintain accurate forecasts and records.
• Support final account negotiation and project close‑out.

Reporting & Financial Control

• Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts, and financial updates.
• Identify cost risks, trends, and mitigation measures.
• Ensure alignment with project budgets and financial governance requirements.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with Project Managers, consultants, contractors, and client representatives.
• Participate in design, coordination, and site meetings, providing commercial input for CSA scope.
• Coordinate closely with MEP teams to ensure integrated project delivery.

Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with project governance, procedures, and reporting standards.
• Identify and manage project cost risks proactively.
• Maintain transparency and accuracy in all cost management deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of cost management experience with a strong focus on CSA / structural and architectural works.
• Proven experience delivering data centre, industrial, or large‑scale construction projects.
• Previous experience within a cost consultancy environment is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience on data centre or mission‑critical projects is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to fast‑track and high‑pressure delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of CSA construction methods, sequencing, and materials
• Solid knowledge of cost planning, procurement, and contract administration
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, mission‑critical project environments

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is 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.

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