Senior Cost Manager – Data Centres (FIFO London ⇄ Milan)

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised construction and cost advisory consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-value developments for blue-chip clients across Europe and internationally. With a significant presence in major financial and technology markets, the business is known for its commercial rigour, technical expertise and ability to deliver highly sophisticated infrastructure programmes.

The organisation supports some of the world’s most demanding project environments, including mission-critical infrastructure, advanced technology facilities and large-scale commercial developments. Their teams operate at the forefront of the rapidly expanding digital infrastructure sector, advising global technology clients on hyperscale developments, complex procurement strategies and programme-level commercial governance.

With a stable international platform, strong leadership and a collaborative global culture, the business offers senior professionals the opportunity to work on landmark projects while benefiting from structured career progression and exposure to high-profile international clients.

What They Are Looking For

Our client is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to support the commercial delivery of a major hyperscale data centre programme in Europe. The role sits within a high-performing cost management team and reports into senior commercial leadership responsible for the programme. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing cost across large and technically complex work packages.

This position has been created due to continued programme expansion and the increasing scale of hyperscale developments being delivered for a global technology client. The role will involve managing commercial processes across multiple project packages while working closely with project leadership, contractors and client stakeholders.

The successful individual will be a commercially astute professional who thrives in technically demanding environments and enjoys working within collaborative international project teams. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholders across multiple countries will be key.

Why This Role Is Unique

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to one of Europe’s most significant hyperscale data centre programmes while maintaining a London base through a structured FIFO rotation. It provides rare exposure to large-scale mission-critical infrastructure combined with the support of a leading global consultancy platform.

For experienced cost managers seeking international project exposure, this position offers involvement in a flagship programme with long-term growth potential within the rapidly expanding digital infrastructure sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost planning and commercial reporting across major project packages
• Prepare and review cost plans, estimates and commercial forecasts
• Support procurement strategy and tender evaluation processes
• Administer contracts and manage variations across complex work scopes
• Monitor financial performance through CVRs and commercial reporting
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Work closely with contractors, consultants and client stakeholders
• Support programme-level cost governance and reporting
• Contribute to final account negotiations and commercial close-out

Criteria for the Role

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar
• Proven experience delivering large-scale or technically complex projects
• Strong commercial management experience within consultancy or contracting environments
• Experience working on mission-critical, infrastructure or large commercial developments
• Strong understanding of cost planning, procurement and contract administration
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders within international project teams
• Professional accreditation (RICS or similar) desirable

What’s On Offer

This role offers a basic salary of £85,000 plus a 20% performance bonus, split between individual and project performance.

The position operates on a 2-week London / 2-week Milan FIFO rotation, with all travel and living expenses covered. This structure allows candidates to gain international project exposure while maintaining a London base.

The successful candidate will join a globally respected consultancy working on one of Europe’s fastest-growing hyperscale data centre programmes, offering long-term career progression and exposure to some of the most complex digital infrastructure developments in the region.

How To Apply

To explore this opportunity in confidence, please forward your CV or project profile to calum@gedonexecutive.com or contact 07481 954446 for an initial conversation.