Cost Manager/ Quantity Surveyor (Director/ Associate Director)
Core
Lead cost management, estimation, and commercial control for high-spec data centre construction projects, ensuring budget adherence and value optimization.
Role type
Director/Associate Director, Professional Quantity Surveyor (Cost Manager)
Builds
Data centre infrastructure assets (building, civil, infrastructure)
Domain
Construction, Data Centres, MEPF Systems
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (cost reports, contracts, final accounts)
Required skills
Cost estimation, Bill of Quantities (BoQ) preparation, Value engineering, Tender management, Contract administration (FIDIC, JBCC), Post-contract cost control, Variance analysis, Risk mitigation, Team management, Business development
Preferred skills
Data centre project experience, MEPF services expertise, Dimension X (DIMX), CostX, WinQS
Technologies
Dimension X (DIMX), CostX, WinQS, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Prepare detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities for data centre projects; Manage tender processes and negotiate with contractors; Draft and review contracts per FIDIC and JBCC standards; Produce monthly cost reports with variance analysis and cash flow projections; Identify cost risks and implement mitigation strategies; Lead business development and bid construction for new commissions.
Seniority
Director/Associate Director, Senior IC with team management