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Operational Lead, Cost Management - Data Centres
Turner Townsend INC · 🌍 Madrid, Europe, ES
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About the role
Turner & Townsend is a global leader in professional services for the data centre sector. Due to the continued growth and success of our Data Centre business in Spain, we are seeking an experienced Operational Lead for our Cost Management service to support the delivery and growth of major data centre projects and programmes. With a market-leading client base and the opportunity to lead strategic commissions, high-profile projects, and a growing commercial team, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cost management leader to play a key role in the operational and commercial success of our Data Centre business. Responsibilities: Cost Management Delivery • Lead and oversee the delivery of cost management services through all project stages, ensuring quality, consistency, and successful client outcomes. • Review and approve estimates, cost plans, reports, and commercial deliverables, maintaining robust quality standards and governance. • Provide expert guidance on value engineering, value management, and commercial strategy. • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Cost Management team, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Cost Management delivery tools and processes. • Support recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and the professional development of team members. • Act as the senior point of escalation for complex commercial, contractual, and operational issues. Operational Leadership • Lead and develop a high-performing Cost Management team, ensuring excellence in project delivery, quality, and client satisfaction. • Take overall responsibility for operational performance across projects, proactively identifying and resolving delivery challenges and operational issues. • Ensure consistent quality standards, governance, and best practices are implemented across all commissions. • Drive efficient resource planning and utilization across the team. Commercial & Financial Management • Take responsibility for business performance, including P&L management, forecasting, financial reporting, and commercial decision-making. • Lead commercial teams and provide mentorship, coaching, and career development support. • Ensure projects meet commercial objectives while maintaining exceptional client service and delivery quality. • Monitor project profitability, risk, cash flow, and overall financial performance. Client & Strategic Leadership • Act as a senior client-facing leader, building and maintaining trusted relationships with key stakeholders. • Lead strategic client conversations and support clients in achieving their business objectives. • Provide strategic advice across all stages of the project lifecycle. • Represent Turner & Townsend in executive-level meetings. Business Development & Growth • Support the continued growth of the Data Centre business in Spain by influencing and contribution to business development activities and strategic growth initiatives. • Identify opportunities for account expansion and new business opportunities. • Collaborate with regional and global leadership teams to enhance market presence and service offerings. • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline. • 15+ years of cost management experience, preferably within large-scale mission-critical, preferably data centre, or complex construction projects. • Proven experience leading cost management and commercial teams in an operational leadership capacity. • Demonstrated experience managing business performance, including P&L responsibility and commercial decision-making. • Extensive experie