Associate Cost Manager – Defence & Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Turner & Townsend; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Australia seeks an Associate Cost Manager to lead end-to-end cost management on medium to large construction projects, acting as the day-to-day client interface to achieve objectives.

You'll deliver projects to time, cost and quality targets, produce cost plans and procurement strategies, manage tendering, and mentor the cost management team while supporting business development.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship with Baseline clearance or UK citizenship with UK Security Clearance
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• MRICS and/or AIQS accreditation
• 6–11 years’ experience delivering consultancy services within the construction sector
• Proven experience leading cost management commissions on complex projects or programmes
• Strong knowledge of procurement routes, value management and value engineering
• Demonstrated people management experience within a project or consultancy environment
• A thorough understanding of the full project lifecycle, from inception to post‑completion
• Experience using CostX, CATO and CADMeas (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end cost management commissions on medium to large, complex construction projects
• Acting as the day-to-day client interface, ensuring objectives are achieved and expectations exceeded
• Delivering projects to agreed time, cost and quality targets across the full project lifecycle
• Producing feasibility studies, cost plans, procurement strategies and tender documentation
• Managing tendering and procurement processes, from prequalification through to contract award
• Providing robust post-contract cost control, including valuations, change management and reporting
• Mentoring and managing cost management team members, fostering high performance and collaboration
• Contributing to business development through client engagement, cross-selling and bid support

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Cost management

Procurement knowledge

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

MRICS and/or AIQS accreditation

Tools

CostX

CATO

CADMeas

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Australia seeks an Associate Cost Manager to lead end-to-end cost management on medium to large construction projects, acting as the day-to-day client interface to achieve objectives.

You'll deliver projects to time, cost and quality targets, produce cost plans and procurement strategies, manage tendering, and mentor the cost management team while supporting business development.