Senior Cost Manager

Tardis Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly respected consultancy in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management and commercial strategy on significant infrastructure projects. With over 10 years of experience in cost management and a degree in Quantity Surveying, you will oversee procurement processes and maintain strong client relationships. This senior leadership role offers competitive salary packages and opportunities for career progression in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cost management experience in infrastructure projects.
• Deep knowledge of Australian contract frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead cost functions.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of cost planning and forecasting.
• Lead estimating and benchmarking activities.
• Manage procurement and contract administration.

Skills

Cost management experience

Infrastructure project knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

The Opportunity

We are representing a highly respected consultancy with a proven track record in delivering complex resources and infrastructure projects across Western Australia. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an accomplished Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management, commercial strategy, and financial control on major projects.

This is a career-defining opportunity for an experienced professional who wants to play a pivotal role in shaping high-profile infrastructure programs, with clear visibility across project lifecycles and executive-level stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of cost planning, forecasting, and control across large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Lead estimating, benchmarking, and value engineering activities, ensuring best-in-class project outcomes.
• Oversee procurement, tendering, and contract administration processes.
• Manage post-contract functions including claims, variations, and commercial negotiations.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while influencing strategic project decisions.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical expertise to junior cost professionals.

About You

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years’ cost management experience with strong exposure to infrastructure, transport, and/or resources projects.
• Deep knowledge of Australian contract frameworks (AS, NEC, FIDIC, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead cost functions on complex projects, with strong analytical and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication skills and the credibility to engage directly with senior stakeholders.

What’s on Offer

• A senior leadership role within a respected consultancy.
• Career-defining exposure to nationally significant infrastructure and resources projects.
• A collaborative, high-performance culture with genuine career progression.
• Competitive salary package and long-term development opportunities.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Cost Manager?
• How many years' experience do you have with contracts administration?
• Which of the following types of infrastructure project do you have experience with?
• How many years of estimating experience do you have?
• Do you have experience preparing and submitting tenders?
• What's your expected annual base salary?

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