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Cost Manager (QS Procurement Lead)

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Lead procurement strategy and tender management for large-scale data centre projects, focusing on CSA and MEP packages. Manage full tender lifecycle, commercial evaluations, contract negotiation (FIDIC/NEC), cost control, and supplier relationships to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement delivery.
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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.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

Role Overview

We are hiring a QS Procurement Lead to drive end-to-end procurement strategy for large-scale data centre / mission-critical projects. This role will focus on commercial procurement, tender management, and contract award across high-value CSA and MEP packages.

You will play a key role in ensuring cost-effective sourcing, contract compliance, and timely procurement delivery, working closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced project environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Planning

  • Lead procurement strategy, sourcing plans, and package structuring
  • Manage trade packaging across:
    • CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural)
    • MEP (HVAC, Electrical, ELV, Fire Protection)
  • Align procurement timelines with project programme and delivery milestones
  • Drive value engineering, cost optimisation, and market benchmarking

Tendering & Bid Management

  • Manage full tender lifecycle: RFQ / RFP, tender issuance, bid analysis, and award
  • Conduct commercial bid evaluations, cost comparisons, and benchmarking
  • Lead contract negotiations with contractors and suppliers
  • Ensure clarity on scope, pricing, specifications, and risk allocation

Contracting & Commercial Management

  • Draft and manage contracts, subcontracts, and procurement documentation
  • Work with contract frameworks such as FIDIC, NEC, bespoke agreements
  • Maintain alignment with cost plans, budgets, and financial targets
  • Track procurement commitments and ensure cost control governance

MEP-Focused Procurement

  • Manage procurement of key MEP systems:
    • HVAC / Cooling systems (CRAC, CRAH, chillers)
    • Electrical systems (MV/LV, UPS, generators)
    • Data centre infrastructure and specialist vendors
  • Coordinate closely with engineering and design teams to ensure technical-commercial alignment

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

  • Build and manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and supply chain partners
  • Collaborate with cost managers, project managers, consultants, and engineers
  • Act as the key commercial interface during procurement and contract award phases

Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, audit requirements, and governance frameworks
  • Maintain accurate documentation for tendering, evaluation, and contract approvals
  • Drive best practices in procurement processes and efficiency improvements

Qualifications

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or related field
  • 6–10 years’ experience in procurement / commercial roles within construction or infrastructure
  • Strong experience managing CSA & MEP procurement packages
  • Proven track record in:
    • Tendering / RFQ / RFP management
    • Contract negotiation & administration
    • Cost planning & cost control
  • Familiarity with FIDIC / NEC contracts
  • Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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