Associate, Cost Management – Workplace & Refurbishment Lead

Turner & Townsend; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Sydney is seeking an experienced Associate, Cost Management to join our Cost and Commercial Management team, supporting workplace, fit-out, refurbishment and capital projects for leading corporate occupier and real estate clients. This client-facing leadership role combines delivery excellence with opportunities to contribute to business growth.

You will provide strategic cost and commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle, helping clients achieve investment

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Property Economics, Engineering or related field.
• Professional membership of AIQS, RICS, MRICS, CQS or equivalent, or working towards accreditation.
• 8+ years' experience in Cost Management, QS or Commercial Management.
• Experience delivering workplace, fit-out, refurbishment, or capital projects.
• Strong cost planning, estimating, procurement, contract administration and post‑contract cost management.
• Understanding of project controls, forecasting, risk management and commercial reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management and client‑facing skills.
• Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior professionals.
• Experience contributing to business development and client account management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost and commercial management services across workplace, fit-out, refurbishment and capital projects.
• Prepare and manage feasibility estimates, cost plans, budgets, cash flow forecasts and benchmark studies.
• Provide strategic cost advice through planning, design, procurement and delivery phases.
• Manage procurement processes, tender evaluations and commercial negotiations.
• Administer contracts, assess variations and manage final accounts.
• Monitor project financial performance, forecasting, risk and change control processes.
• Prepare and present cost reports, commercial insights and recommendations to senior client stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and project teams.
• Support business development activities, proposals, presentations and client pursuits.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and expanded service offerings.
• Mentor and develop Cost Managers, Assistant Cost Managers and Graduates.

Skills

Client-facing

Leadership

Mentoring

Cost management

Education

QS degree

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Sydney is seeking an experienced Associate, Cost Management to join our Cost and Commercial Management team, supporting workplace, fit-out, refurbishment and capital projects for leading corporate occupier and real estate clients. This client-facing leadership role combines delivery excellence with opportunities to contribute to business growth.

You will provide strategic cost and commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle, helping clients achieve investment