Senior Cost Manager, Groningen

Senior Cost Manager– Hyperscale Data Centre

Location:

Netherlands (site‑based / hybrid) Contract:

Freelance | 12 months (strong extension potential) Start:

ASAP Language:

English essential; Dutch beneficial

Eligibility:

EU‑based professionals or those able to work freelance in the Netherlands I’m partnering with a leading international

data‑centre operator

delivering a

large‑scale hyperscale facility in the Netherlands , who is looking to appoint an experienced

Senior Cost Manager

to take ownership of cost management and commercial control across a complex, mission‑critical construction programme.

This is a senior, delivery‑focused role within a fast‑paced hyperscale environment, suited to a

commercially astute professional

with strong experience managing

large CAPEX projects , cost control, and commercial governance across civils, MEP, and infrastructure packages. Role responsibilities

End‑to‑end

cost management

across the hyperscale data‑centre programme Cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and

cash‑flow management Commercial oversight of major construction packages (civils, structure, MEP, utilities) Change management , variations, and commercial risk control Reporting cost, risk, and commercial performance to senior project leadership Supporting procurement strategy, value engineering,and cost‑optimisation initiativesActing as a key commercial interface between client, EPCs, consultants, and delivery teams

You will work closely with construction, design, planning, and contracts teams to ensure commercial control is fully aligned with programme, quality, and risk objectives. Experience required

Proven experience as a

Senior Cost Manager / Commercial Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor

on large‑scale

data centre, mission‑critical, infrastructure, or industrial projects Strong background in

CAPEX‑heavy environments

and fast‑track delivery models Demonstrated expertise in

cost reporting, forecasting, risk management, and change control Working knowledge of

NEC, FIDIC, or bespoke EPC contract forms Confident operating independently in

high‑value, multi‑stakeholder project environments

If this opportunity is of interest, or you’d like to have a confidential discussion ,

feel free to message me directly or send across your CV.

Best regards, Reuben