(MEP) Senior Cost Manager – Data Centre

Role Summary

As a Senior Cost Manager for Data Centre Projects with an MEP focus you will oversee cost planning budgeting and commercial management across highly servicedriven and fastpaced data centre developments. You will lead both pre and postcontract activities ensure strong financial governance and support decisionmaking for key building services packages such as electrical and mechanical works. You will collaborate with clients consultants contractors and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and to required quality standards.
 

Team Leadership & Development

• Promote a collaborative supportive and accountable team culture.
• Mentor junior team members and support their growth especially in areas related to MEPintensive projects.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new members.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with clients consultants and contractors to support smooth project delivery.
• Build strong relationships through clear communication and timely followups.
• Help manage challenges or issues by proposing practical and commercially sound solutions.
• Facilitate structured meetings reporting and documentation.

Project Strategy & Planning

• Review project requirements and cost expectations providing insights on costeffective solutions.
• Help develop cost plans and estimates for key building services and general construction works.
• Support procurement strategies especially for major building services and equipment.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Serve as Commission Manager as required overseeing full cost management delivery.
• Lead precontract activities including estimates tender reviews and cost plans.
• Lead postcontract activities including monthly cost reporting change management and cashflow updates.
• Support value engineering efforts and costsaving initiatives related to building services and overall project delivery.
• Ensure cost and financial controls align with project schedules and risk plans.

Financial & Risk Management

• Support commercial negotiations related to building services and general construction packages.
• Manage contract administration and ensure compliance with internal processes.
• Oversee invoicing workflows in D365 including:
  • Reviewing invoice data for accuracy
  • Coordinating with finance teams
  • Monitoring approvals and resolving issues
  • Ensuring alignment with client billing requirements

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying Cost Management Construction Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years experience in cost management or construction projects with exposure to MEP or serviceheavy environments (e.g. data centres industrial commercial buildings).
• Strong communication collaboration and stakeholdermanagement skills.
• Comfortable working in clientfacing roles that require advisory skills and sound commercial judgement.
• Proficiency with CostX or similar cost estimation software.
• Businesslevel English and native proficiency in the local language.

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time