Senior Cost Manager - Advance Manufacturing (CSA/MEP)

About the role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to lead the commercial and cost management function for major advanced manufacturing projects, including semiconductor, electronics, pharmaceutical, battery and other high-tech industrial facilities. The role takes ownership of either the Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) or Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) scope, acting as a trusted advisor to clients from project inception through procurement, construction, commissioning and close-out.

Key responsibilities

• Cost planning and strategy: lead budgets, feasibility estimates, cost plans and models; set cost benchmarks; review designs against budget; lead value engineering
• Procurement and tendering: develop procurement strategies for major CSA or MEP packages; lead tendering, pre-qualification, evaluation and contract awards; negotiate with contractors and vendors
• Post-contract cost management: manage variations, change orders, claims and contractor valuations; monitor cost performance; lead final account negotiations
• Reporting and control: prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts and cash flow analyses; identify cost trends and risks; ensure compliance with project controls and financial reporting standards
• Stakeholder management: act as the key commercial interface with clients, consultants and contractors; present commercial updates to senior stakeholders
• Risk and governance: identify and manage commercial and contractual risks; support dispute avoidance and resolution
• Team leadership: lead, mentor and develop Cost Managers and Assistant Cost Managers; support resource planning

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AIQS or CIQS is highly desirable
• 10-15 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying or commercial management
• Proven track record on advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, electronics, battery plant or mission-critical facility projects
• Previous experience in a cost or project management consultancy is highly preferred
• Experience leading commercial teams and managing complex stakeholder environments

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of cost planning, procurement, contract administration and change management
• Financial modelling, reporting and analytical skills
• Proficiency in CostX, CostOS, Power BI or equivalent cost management tools is advantageous