At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage costs for exciting data centre projects across APAC from start to finish.
- Company: Join a leading global construction consultancy with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full relocation support, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Opportunities for long-term growth and relocation to vibrant APAC locations.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the booming data centre sector while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 3-6 years in cost management with data centre experience; degree in relevant field.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
We are working with one of the world's leading construction consultancies to find experienced Cost Managers to join their growing Data Centre practice across the APAC region. With live opportunities in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea, this is a rare chance to join a global leader at the forefront of one of the most in-demand sectors in construction, supporting hyperscale and colocation data centre projects from feasibility through to completion.
This role is ideal for a UK or Europe-based Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor with data centre experience who is looking to relocate and build a long-term career in the APAC market, with full relocation and visa support provided for the successful candidate and their family.
- Provide full cost management services across all project stages, from feasibility and early cost planning through to procurement, construction, and final account.
- Prepare and manage cost plans, budgets, and cost estimates for complex data centre developments.
- Support procurement strategy, tendering, and contract administration.
- Monitor project costs, identify risks, and provide accurate cost forecasting and reporting to clients and stakeholders.
- Manage change control, valuations, and final account negotiations.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, and design teams to ensure cost certainty throughout the project lifecycle.
- Contribute to business development and support the growth of the data centre offering across the region.
3-6 years' experience in cost management/quantity surveying, with specific data centre sector experience.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and final accounts.
- Willingness to relocate to Australia, Japan, New Zealand, or South Korea.
- Local language skills (Japanese, Korean) are an advantage but not essential.
- Experience working on hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical facilities.
Competitive salary, benchmarked to local market rates.
Full relocation package for the successful candidate and their family.
Visa sponsorship and support managed by the company.
Comprehensive benefits package.
The opportunity to work with a globally recognised consultancy on some of the region's most exciting and technically complex data centre projects.
Genuine long-term career progression within a growing APAC data centre team.
If you are a Chartered Cost Manager with data centre experience and are ready to take the next step in your career with an international move to APAC, we would love to hear from you.
Cost Manager - Data Centres in London employer: York Street Recruitment
Join a globally recognised construction consultancy that prioritises employee growth and offers a dynamic work culture. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and full relocation support for you and your family, this is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in the thriving APAC data centre sector. Experience meaningful work on complex projects while enjoying genuine long-term career progression in a supportive environment.
