Senior Cost Management Lead – Defence & Infrastructure

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

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director in our Cost Management team in Australia to lead complex commissions and build trusted client relationships. You will oversee end-to-end cost management on medium to large projects, produce feasibility studies, cost plans and procurement strategies, mentor the team and contribute to business development.

Ideal candidates hold MRICS/AIQS, 10–15 years' experience in consultancy, and a relevant degree; Australian citizenship or UK clearance is

Qualifications

• Lead end-to-end cost management on complex construction projects.
• Act as the day-to-day client interface, ensuring objectives are achieved and expectations exceeded.
• Deliver projects to agreed time, cost and quality targets across the full project lifecycle.
• Produce feasibility studies, cost plans, procurement strategies and tender documentation.
• Manage tendering and procurement processes, from prequalification through to contract award.
• Provide robust post‑contract cost control, including valuations, change management and reporting.
• Mentor and manage cost management team members, fostering high performance and collaboration.
• Contribute to business development through client engagement, cross‑selling and bid support.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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

Client facing leadership

People management

Cost planning & estimation

Procurement strategy

Tender documentation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

MRICS and/or AIQS accreditation

Tools

CostX

CATO

CADMeas

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director in our Cost Management team in Australia to lead complex commissions and build trusted client relationships. You will oversee end-to-end cost management on medium to large projects, produce feasibility studies, cost plans and procurement strategies, mentor the team and contribute to business development.

Ideal candidates hold MRICS/AIQS, 10–15 years' experience in consultancy, and a relevant degree; Australian citizenship or UK clearance is