MEP Cost Manager

Project Location: Berlin, Germany

Project Type: Data Centre Construction

Package Includes:

• Accommodation
• Flights
• Travel

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation of feasibility studies and drafting procurement strategies tailored to data centre developments
• Providing estimating and cost planning services, including the preparation and delivery of detailed cost plans to both internal teams and external clients
• Leading the tendering and procurement process, including managing supplier pre-qualification and evaluation stages
• Managing post-contract cost changes and administering structured change control processes across data centre projects
• Taking full responsibility for cost verification and valuation activities on large-scale programmes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Producing monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting key financial insights to clients
• Contributing to value engineering initiatives to enhance efficiency and control costs without compromising technical or operational requirements
• Leading the negotiation and agreement of final accounts with contractors and suppliers
• Collaborating closely with clients, project managers, and technical consultants through all phases of data centre construction
• Where appropriate, managing and mentoring a cost management team to ensure consistent delivery across all project responsibilities

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline
• Proven experience in delivering high-quality cost management or quantity surveying services throughout all phases of project delivery
• Background in managing MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health) packages within complex technical environments, particularly data centre builds
• Track record of leading cost management workstreams on large-scale, high-value construction projects
• Strong understanding of technical aspects of the construction industry
• Proficiency in English is essential; a minimum of B1 level German is required, along with a willingness to further develop German language skills
• Excellent communication abilities, with confidence in written, verbal, and presentation settings
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively within a team
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with cost databases and/or estimating software is a plus