Cost Manager – Hyperscale Data Centres

Location: Sydney, NSW

Contract: Minimum 6 months, with potential extension to 12 months

Rate: $950–$1,000 per day + GST

Site attendance: A couple of days each week

Company Description

MMD Recruitment specialises in connecting construction professionals with opportunities across infrastructure, commercial, energy and data centre projects throughout Australia.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading consultancy supporting hyperscale data centre projects in Sydney.

Role Description

This contract opportunity suits a capable, well-rounded Quantity Surveyor who can work independently, confidently manage the commercial interface with the General Contractor (GC), and provide clear advice on project costs and commercial risks.

Strong Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and cost assessment experience is essential.

Key responsibilities include:

- Reviewing and assessing GMP submissions, including cost build-ups, scope allowances, exclusions and supporting documentation.
- Independently managing commercial discussions with the GC, challenging costs and negotiating outcomes.
- Assessing variations, progress claims and supporting evidence to establish fair and reasonable costs.




- Preparing cost reports, forecasts and budget updates, identifying risks and potential overruns.
- Supporting procurement, tender evaluations, contract administration and final account negotiations.
- Working closely with client representatives, project managers, engineers and contractors.
- Attending the Sydney project site a couple of days each week.

Qualifications and Experience

- Demonstrated GMP experience and strong cost assessment skills are mandatory.
- Ideally 10+ years’ quantity surveying experience across complex construction projects.
- Proven ability to work independently and confidently manage the GC’s commercial submissions and negotiations.
- Strong expertise in cost planning, measurement, valuations, variations and forecasting.
- A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Sound understanding of construction contracts and procurement methods.
- Clear communication, robust negotiation skills and a practical approach to commercial problem-solving.
- Data centre experience is highly regarded, particularly on hyperscale developments

📌 Cost Manager (Data Centres) (Sydney)
🏢 MMD Recruitment
📍 Sydney