Senior MEP Cost Manager for Projects and Tender Leadership

Turner & Townsend; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Brisbane is seeking an experienced MEP Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management for complex mechanical, electrical and plumbing projects. You will work with clients, manage budgets, and guide a design team.

The role requires strong MEP knowledge, a client-facing approach, and the ability to deliver cost plans, tendering, and post-contract reporting across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering cost management/quantity surveying across full project lifecycle.
• Professionally qualified (RICS or AIQS) or working towards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience delivering MEP elements for clients.
• Knowledge of the MEP supply chain (tier 1 and below).
• Experience using digital software for cost management.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation.
• Excellent communicator, client facing and team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assisting on feasibility studies and procurement reports.
• Estimating and cost planning including presenting final cost plan to internal & external clients.
• Tendering (single and two stage) and procuring, including handling pre-qualification.
• Managing post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Carrying out cost checks and valuations on larger projects.
• Producing monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
• Interfacing with the client and other consultants at all project stages.
• Leading a cost management team where appropriate.

Skills

Cost management

MEP knowledge

Client facing

Negotiation

Team leadership

Education

RICS or AIQS accreditation

Tools

Digital cost management software

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Brisbane is seeking an experienced MEP Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management for complex mechanical, electrical and plumbing projects. You will work with clients, manage budgets, and guide a design team.

The role requires strong MEP knowledge, a client-facing approach, and the ability to deliver cost plans, tendering, and post-contract reporting across multiple projects.