Senior Cost Manager

Bluestonerecruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major project exposure

Tier 1 consultancy

Tailored career progression

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Bluestonerecruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join our Melbourne team. You will manage costs across health, data centres, aviation and defence projects, from feasibility through delivery, working with clients and project teams to optimise the financial outcome.

You will be based on project sites across Melbourne's south-east three days per week, with a clear progression plan and opportunities to lead major projects within a Tier 1 consultancy.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior cost management for large-scale construction projects.
• Strong cost planning, estimating and budgeting skills.
• Exposure to health, data centres, aviation and defence sectors is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management activities across large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review cost plans, feasibility studies, estimates and budgets.
• Monitor project costs, financial performance and forecasts throughout the lifecycle.
• Identify and manage cost risks, variations and potential overruns.
• Provide strategic cost advice to clients and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers, consultants and contractors to ensure financial objectives.
• Contribute to commercial decision-making and project delivery excellence.

Skills

Senior Cost Manager

Cost planning

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Join a growing Tier 1 consultancy with an exciting pipeline of major projects across some of Australia's most important and complex sectors.

With a strong reputation in the market and ambitious growth plans, the business is continuing to expand its team and is looking for experienced professionals who want to be part of that journey.

This is an opportunity to join a consultancy where you can work on significant projects, develop your expertise and build a long‑term career with a business that is invested in your progression.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join the Melbourne team.

You’ll work across a portfolio of large‑scale, complex projects spanning health, data centres, aviation and defence. These projects offer exposure to major developments, specialised facilities and technically challenging environments where effective cost management is critical to successful delivery.

Working closely with clients, consultants and project teams, you’ll play an important role in managing project costs from early planning and feasibility through to delivery. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to high‑profile projects while building relationships with key stakeholders across a range of sectors.

You’ll be based on project sites across Melbourne's south‑east three days per week, allowing you to work closely with project teams and gain direct exposure to project delivery.

The business is also committed to developing its people. You’ll have a tailored career progression plan aligned with your experience and long‑term goals, providing a clear direction for your future as the consultancy continues to grow.

Please note: Due to the nature of some projects, candidates will need to be eligible to obtain the relevant Australian Government security clearance.

DUTIES

• Lead cost management activities across large‑scale construction and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review cost plans, feasibility studies, estimates and project budgets.
• Monitor project costs, financial performance and budget forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and manage cost risks, variations and potential budget overruns.
• Provide strategic cost advice to clients and project stakeholders.
• Work closely with project managers, consultants, contractors and other key stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to commercial decision‑making and ensure projects remain aligned with their financial objectives.
• Support the delivery of complex projects across health, data centres, aviation and defence.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience as a Senior Cost Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or in a similar cost management position.
• Strong experience in cost planning, estimating, budgeting and cost control.
• Exposure to large‑scale construction projects, ideally within one or more of the relevant sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of the full project lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of delivery.
• Eligibility to obtain the relevant Australian Government security clearance.

CULTURE & BENEFITS

• Major project exposure: Work across large‑scale developments in health, data centres, aviation and defence.
• Growing Tier 1 consultancy: Join an established business with ambitious expansion plans and a strong project pipeline.
• Tailored career progression: Follow a development plan built around your individual strengths, goals and career ambitions.
• Long‑term opportunities: Grow alongside the business, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility as the team expands.
• Varied project experience: Broaden your expertise across complex projects and specialised sectors.
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside experienced professionals who value quality, teamwork and professional development.

ABOUT YOU

You’re an ambitious Cost Manager looking for the next step in your career. You want to work on large‑scale projects that challenge you professionally, broaden your experience and allow you to develop your technical and commercial expertise.

You’re motivated to keep progressing, take ownership of your work and build strong relationships with clients and project teams. Just as importantly, you’re looking for a business that recognises your potential and provides a clear pathway for future growth.

If you’re ready to take the next step and want to be part of a growing consultancy delivering major projects across Melbourne, this is an opportunity worth exploring.