Senior Cost Manager - Commercial Interior Fit-Out

About the role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management and commercial advisory services for high-profile commercial interior fit-out projects. The role covers the full project lifecycle, from concept and design development through procurement, construction and close-out, advising clients on budget, procurement and commercial performance.

Key responsibilities

• Cost planning and pre-contract: feasibility studies, benchmarking, elemental cost plans, budgets and cost estimates; cost advice during concept, schematic and detailed design; risk identification and value engineering
• Budget management: develop and manage budgets, cash flow forecasts and cost strategies, advise on market conditions and procurement approaches
• Procurement and tender management: prepare tender documentation, lead evaluations, contractor negotiations and award recommendations, review quotations
• Post-contract cost management: administer commercial aspects during construction, manage variations, change control, payments and final accounts, review contractor claims
• Support cost management across fit-out trades: partitions, ceilings, finishes, joinery, FF&E, floor finishes, feature finishes, MEP and AV coordination
• Client and stakeholder management: act as primary commercial contact, lead cost reviews and reporting meetings, present forecasts to senior stakeholders
• Team leadership: lead and mentor Cost Managers, Assistant Cost Managers and Quantity Surveyors, support resource planning and professional development

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline
• Professional accreditation such as MRICS, RICS, AIQS or CIQS highly preferred
• Minimum 8-11 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Commercial Management or Project Delivery
• Proven experience managing projects from feasibility through construction and close-out, with strong pre-contract and post-contract experience
• Experience in a consultancy, developer or client-side environment
• Demonstrated experience leading project teams and managing client relationships at a senior level

Required skills

• Cost planning, budget development and cost reporting and forecasting
• Procurement strategy and tender management
• Contract administration and change management
• Strong understanding of cost management principles, procurement methodologies and commercial management practices