Senior MEP Estimator Cost Consultant – Data Centres

Role Purpose

Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly capable Senior MEP Estimator / Cost Consultant to support the successful delivery of large complex data centre projects for global clients. The role will provide expert mechanical and electrical cost advice across all stages of the project lifecycle from early feasibility through procurement and delivery.

You will operate in a client-facing consultancy role supporting strategic decision-making driving commercial performance and reinforcing Turner & Townsends position as a trusted partner in the missioncritical sector.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management & Estimating

• Support the creation of high-quality MEP cost estimates and cost plans from RIBA Stage 05
• Create analysis costs using Turner & Townsend data market intelligence and industry trends
• Evaluate cost drivers escalation inflation and risk allowances appropriate to data centre projects

Data Centre Technical Advisory

• Provide cost input and commercial advice on complex MEP systems including:
  • MV/LV electrical infrastructure
  • UPS systems generators and fuel resilience strategies
  • Cooling systems (air liquid cooling chilled water DX and hybrid solutions)
  • BMS EPMS ICT and lifesafety systems
• Support option studies resilience strategies (N1 / 2N) and value engineering exercises

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients developers and internal delivery teams
• Clearly communicate cost risks opportunities and recommendations
• Participate in client meetings workshops and presentations
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with designers contractors and supply chain partners

Project Controls & Reporting

• Contribute to cost reporting cash flow forecasting and costtocomplete assessments
• Support risk management and change control processes
• Ensure consistency of reporting in line with Turner & Townsend best practice and governance frameworks

People & Capability Development

• Support and mentor junior team members
• Review and provide feedback on estimates prepared by others
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating methodologies tools and data

Qualifications :

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong working knowledge of MEP systems within data centre or missioncritical environments
• Proven experience delivering MEP estimates within a consultancy or contractor setting
• Solid understanding of construction methods sequencing and commercial risk
• Excellent analytical communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Experience on hyperscale or colocation data centre developments
• Familiarity with cost estimating software (e.g. CostX) and advanced Excel
• Experience working with BIM-based information

Qualifications & Professional Membership

• Preferred degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying Building Services Engineering or related disciplines
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Additional Information :

What We Offer:

• Exciting work in an international environment.
• Independent work with challenging tasks.
• International development perspectives and training opportunities.
• Employer-funded pension plan.
• Modern workplace in centrally located offices with good transport connections.

We are looking forward to your application!                                                                                     

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time