Senior Cost Manager (Fit-Out, Industrial & Residential Projects)
Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking a high-calibre Senior Cost Manager to lead the commercial delivery of diverse, high-value projects across commercial office fit‑outs, textile manufacturing facilities, and residential developments.
This is a strategic, client-facing role where you will drive cost leadership, commercial excellence, and value optimisation across the full project lifecycle. You will play a key role in delivering best-in-class outcomes while working in fast-paced, design-led and execution-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership & Cost Strategy
- Take ownership of end-to-end cost management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial control.
- Deliver data-driven cost strategies to ensure projects are completed within budget while maximising value.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients on commercial, procurement, and value engineering decisions.
Cost Planning & Pre-Contract Excellence
- Lead preparation of feasibility studies, cost plans, and benchmarking analysis.
- Provide expert cost advice throughout design development, particularly for:
- Corporate office fit-outs
- Textile and industrial manufacturing facilities
- Residential developments (mid to high-rise / mixed-use)
- Challenge designs to optimise cost, efficiency, and buildability.
Procurement & Contract Management
- Develop and execute robust procurement strategies across multiple project types.
- Lead tendering processes including commercial evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.
- Manage complex contracts, ensuring risk mitigation and commercial compliance.
Post-Contract & Financial Control
- Lead cost reporting, cash flow management, and financial governance.
- Oversee variations, change control, and contractor claims management.
- Drive accurate final account settlement and commercial close-out.
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
- Build strong relationships with clients, developers, consultants, and contractors.
- Lead project meetings and provide clear, strategic commercial updates.
- Influence key decisions through commercial insight and industry expertise.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Lead, mentor, and inspire Cost Managers and Assistant Cost Managers.
- Drive high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.
Risk Management & Value Engineering
- Identify and proactively manage commercial and project risks.
- Lead value engineering initiatives to enhance cost efficiency and project outcomes.
- Ensure alignment between cost, programme, and design intent.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, or related discipline
- Professional accreditation (e.g. MRICS or equivalent) is highly preferred
- 10-15 years of experience in cost management / commercial roles
- Proven track record delivering projects across:
- Office fit-out / corporate workplace projects (CAT A & CAT B)
- Industrial / textile manufacturing facilities
- Residential developments (high-rise, mixed-use, or landed)
- Experience in a cost consultancy or client advisory environment is highly desirable
- Strong exposure to multi-package procurement and fast-track project delivery
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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