Estimation Hub Lead - Data Centre Projects (Ireland&Europe), Dublin Pike

Estimation Hub Lead - Data Centre Projects (Ireland&Europe) Full-time

Turner&Townsend is a global professional services company with a strong presence across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources. Our expertise spans programme, project, and cost management, procurement, sustainability, and digital solutions.

We are seeking a highly experienced Estimation Hub Lead to join our Commercial Leadership Team, supporting the delivery of large-scale Data Centre construction projects in Ireland and across our European operations.

This senior leadership role is responsible for commercial strategy, pre‑construction cost management, delivery‑stage commercial control, and people leadership across multiple projects, campuses, and geographies.

Key Responsibilities Commercial&Strategic Leadership

Own and lead the estimating hub, including:

Workflow and delivery strategy

Resource planning and utilisation

Fee proposals, fee management, and commercial forecasting

People leadership, mentoring, and performance management

Client presentations and executive reporting

Commercial negotiations with regional and cross‑business stakeholders

Act as a trusted commercial advisor to clients at programme and portfolio level.

Support regional leadership in business planning, risk management, and growth strategy.

Lead the development and management of cost plans.

Provide programme‑level estimating leadership across multiple projects and campuses to support portfolio‑level decision‑making.

Oversee benchmarking, value engineering, and cost certainty strategies across multiple geographies.

Project Commercial Management

Develop, manage, and control project and programme budgets.

Implement robust cost control, forecasting, and change management measures to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets.

Review and approve project invoices, valuations, and change orders.

Monitor and report on commercial and financial performance, including risk and opportunity management.

Ensure commercial governance, controls, and reporting align with internal and client requirements.

Stakeholder&Client Management

Liaise with internal teams, clients, consultants, contractors, and supply chain partners to ensure project objectives are met.

Lead commercial aspects of procurement strategy, contract negotiations, and dispute avoidance/resolution.

Build and maintain strong client relationships across Ireland and Europe.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics or a related field.

Minimum of 10 years experience in commercial management/quantity surveying.

Strong knowledge of construction contracts and procurement practices.

Experience with large‑scale construction projects, preferably data centre projects.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to lead, as well as work well in a team environment.

What We Offer

Exciting work in an international environment.

Independent work with challenging tasks.

International development perspectives and training opportunities.

Employer‑funded pension plan.

Modern workplace in centrally located offices with good transport connections.

Turner&Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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