Senior MEP Cost Manager – Data Centre

Overview

You will lead cost planning and commercial management for MEP on data centre projects, shaping budgets and procurement strategies. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimise design and delivery, while ensuring value and compliant practices. This role combines technical MEP expertise with client‑facing guidance and mentoring of junior staff. You’ll work in a fast‑paced environment on complex assets, driving reliable cash flows and project performance.

Pay / Benefits

• great place to work
• flexible working environment
• focus on work-life balance
• opportunity to affect change
• professional development and mentoring
• supportive culture

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates for MEP systems in data centre projects
• Analyze cost variances and provide recommendations to improve value and performance
• Collaborate with project teams to support cost-efficient design solutions
• Prepare and manage tender documents, contracts and procurement strategies
• Contribute to value engineering to identify optimization opportunities
• Manage change control processes and assist in negotiating contract variations
• Provide specialist advice on MEP systems and costs to clients and stakeholders
• Monitor and forecast project cash flow
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements and project procedures
• Support colleague development through mentoring and knowledge sharing

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering
• Professional certification from a recognised body such as RICS or CIOB
• 7–10 years of experience in MEP cost management with a focus on data centres
• Advanced knowledge of MEP systems and data centre infrastructure
• Proficiency in cost estimation software (CostX, Causeway)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven project management expertise
• In-depth understanding of data centre design and construction principles
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to MEP systems and data centres
• Experience in contract administration and procurement
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong leadership skills with capacity to mentor junior team members

• excellent communication and negotiation
• strong analytical and problem-solving
• leadership and mentoring
• MEP cost management
• data centre infrastructure
• cost estimation software CostX and Causeway

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