Cost Engineer
Pubblicato il 16-08-2026 - Brightsmith in Rho
Cost Engineer – Data Centre
Location: Milan, Italy
Project: Data Centre
Employer: Italian General Contractor
Contract: 6-month initial contract with view to permanent employment
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day
Sector: Data Centres / Construction
Language: Italian & English (fluent)
Role Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join an Italian General Contractor working on a major Data Centre project in Milan.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in cost control, contract management and commercial administration, with the ability to support the project team across monthly invoicing, subcontractor management, cost reporting and commercial discussions.
A key part of the role will be protecting the commercial interests of the contractor when dealing with consultants and project stakeholders. The successful candidate must therefore be confident working with contractual documentation, specifications, drawings and supporting evidence to substantiate the contractor's position.
The initial contract will be for 6 months,
with a strong possibility of becoming permanent based on project requirements and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and commercial performance.
- Support the preparation and submission of monthly valuations and invoices.
- Review subcontractor applications for payment and assess completed works against contractual requirements.
- Manage subcontractor commercial performance, including variations, claims, valuations and payment assessments.
- Review project specifications, drawings, contracts and other technical documentation to identify commercial implications.
- Support the identification, preparation and substantiation of variations, change orders and commercial claims.
- Maintain accurate cost reports and commercial records throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assist with forecasting, cost-to-complete assessments and cash-flow monitoring.
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