Senior Cost Manager (Semi-Con Manufacturing/Industrial)

About the role

A leading global organisation operating large-scale manufacturing and industrial facilities is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cost Manager to oversee cost governance across complex construction, upgrade and expansion projects. The role suits professionals who excel in cost planning, commercial management and stakeholder engagement in fast-paced, high-precision industrial environments. It covers major capital projects such as facility expansions, process line installations, cleanroom upgrades and infrastructure enhancements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a project team, guide and mentor members, support onboarding of new hires and foster a high-performance culture.
• Lead cross-functional teams with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, consultants and contractors, manage structured communications and help resolve conflicts.
• Review and challenge project scopes, budget assumptions and cost deliverables, and develop cost reporting frameworks and control mechanisms.
• Act as Commission Manager, overseeing the full cost management lifecycle, and lead estimating and cost planning, including ownership of the final cost plans.
• Prepare monthly post-contract cost reports for senior stakeholders and drive value engineering and life cycle costing for manufacturing environments.
• Implement integrated controls across schedule, cost, risk and change management.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract administration, ensure compliance with risk procedures and contract databases, and coordinate with finance teams on billing cycles.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in cost management within construction, industrial or manufacturing projects.
• Proven leadership experience guiding project teams and direct client-facing experience in advisory, cost engineering and value management.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and business acumen.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Cost-X or an equivalent cost estimation platform.
• Ability to balance technical, financial and commercial considerations in complex industrial projects.