Senior Cost Manager - Data Centre (CSA)

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Job Description

The data centre sector is key to Turner & Townsend alinea and as part of our continued investment in the sector, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Cost Manager to join us. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to work as part of a dynamic team working with Clients throughout the UK and Europe. The role is based in London.

Your CV and experience will demonstrate that you have ideally worked in a consultancy, successfully undertaking cost management works at a Senior Cost Manager level. Experience within the data centre sector is also ideal. Individuals will have excellent technical skills and be able to work as part of a team and take ownership for their element of delivery. 

You enjoy leading clients through all stages of projects from feasibility, pre-contract and post contract ensuring value for clients.

This role will suit individuals with experience in negotiation, procurement, post contract cost management, contract creation, execution and analysis to maximise operational and financial performance, reduction of financial risk and continuous commercial performance. It will also be expected that you will have experience in commercial pricing, modelling and strategies to drive value for money for the client.

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

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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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