Senior MEP Lead Cost Manager – Data Centre Projects

About the role

Linesight is seeking a Senior MEP Lead Cost Manager to join its multidisciplinary team on large‑scale data centre projects. You will act as the MEP cost expert, guiding budgets, tender analysis and cost‑control throughout the project lifecycle while mentoring junior staff.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in tender and bid processes, from documentation to analysis and reporting.
• Prepare detailed cost models, benchmark analyses and budgets for MEP works.
• Monitor project costs against budget, conduct cost reviews, value‑engineering studies and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Support dispute resolution and loss/expense claim settlements with transparent documentation.
• Provide clear cost documentation and timely communication to enable agile project management.
• Lead and mentor the cost team, fostering high performance and client‑focused delivery.

Required profile

• Extensive experience as a cost or commercial manager on large construction projects, with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Strong background in MEP cost management, preferably from a consultancy working on complex projects.
• Ability to read and interpret MEP services drawings and schematics.
• RICS chartered status or clear path to chartership.
• Relevant degree or qualification in construction, quantity surveying, mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a detail‑oriented mindset.

Required skills

• MEP cost management
• Cost modelling
• Budget preparation
• Value engineering
• Cost documentation