(CSA) Assistant Cost Manager (Data Centre)
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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 Overview
The Assistant Cost Manager – CSA will support the delivery of cost management services for Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) works on a large‑scale data centre development.
Working closely with senior team members, this role will assist in cost planning, procurement, and commercial management, ensuring cost control and accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing professional to gain exposure to complex, mission‑critical construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Planning & Estimation Support
Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, cost plans, and budget updates for CSA works.
Support benchmarking and cost analysis to align project costs with market data.
Provide input during design development to support cost optimisation and value engineering initiatives.
Procurement & Tendering
Assist in preparing tender documentation for CSA trade packages.
Support tender processes, including document issuance, tender queries, and preliminary analysis.
Assist in compiling tender evaluation reports and commercial comparisons.
Post‑Contract Cost Management
Support the management of variations, change orders, and cost tracking.
Assist in reviewing contractor progress claims and certification processes.
Maintain and update cost records, logs, and supporting documentation.
Reporting & Financial Control
Prepare and assist in compiling cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial updates.
Track project cost performance and highlight potential risks or variances.
Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all cost-related activities.
Stakeholder Coordination
Work closely with senior cost managers, project managers, consultants, and contractors.
Attend project meetings and support coordination between CSA and MEP works.
Assist in ensuring smooth communication and alignment across stakeholders.
Governance & Documentation
Ensure compliance with project procedures, cost management standards, and reporting processes.
Support the maintenance of accurate records in line with audit and governance requirements.
Contribute to capturing lessons learned and project data for knowledge management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
2–5 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or construction-related roles.
Exposure to CSA / building construction works is preferred.
Experience in data centre, industrial, or large-scale projects is an advantage.
Experience in a cost consultancy or professional services environment is preferred.
Basic understanding of CSA construction works and cost elements
Familiarity with cost planning, procurement, and contract administration processes
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Good communication and stakeholder coordination ability
Detail-oriented with a proactive and learning mindset
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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