Defence Infrastructure Cost Manager — Associate

Sccsinternational; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Adelaide is seeking an Associate Cost Manager to lead cost management commissions on medium to large construction projects and to interface with clients to exceed objectives.

You will deliver feasible cost plans, procurement strategies, and post‑contract cost control while mentoring team members and supporting business development in Defence & Infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• MRICS and/or AIQS accreditation.
• 6–11 years’ consultancy experience in the construction sector.
• Experience leading cost management commissions on complex projects.
• Knowledge of procurement routes and value engineering.

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

Leadership

People management

Client liaison

Procurement knowledge

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Management degree

MRICS or AIQS accreditation

Tools

CostX

CATO

CADMeas

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Adelaide is seeking an Associate Cost Manager to lead cost management commissions on medium to large construction projects and to interface with clients to exceed objectives.

You will deliver feasible cost plans, procurement strategies, and post‑contract cost control while mentoring team members and supporting business development in Defence & Infrastructure initiatives.