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Senior Cost ManagerKappa Executive Search • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Senior Cost Manager

Senior Cost Manager

Kappa Executive Search • Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

A leading international project and cost management consultancy is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join its growing Sydney team.

With a strong pipeline of major data centre and mission critical projects the business partners with some of the worlds largest technology clients to deliver complex developments across Australia and internationally. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional development this is an opportunity to work on industry-leading projects while building a long-term career with a globally recognised consultancy.

Role Overview

This role is suited to an experienced Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor with consultancy experience and a strong background in delivering complex construction projects.

Youll work across the full project lifecycle providing strategic cost management advice while partnering closely with clients contractors and project teams. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of major projects mentor junior team members and continue developing your career within a high-performing international consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare cost plans estimates and feasibility studies across all project stages
Manage procurement tendering and contract administration processes
Deliver cost reporting forecasting and financial analysis
Assess variations progress claims and final accounts
Provide strategic commercial advice to clients and project stakeholders
Lead value engineering and risk management initiatives
Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout project delivery
Mentor and support junior Cost Managers and Quantity Surveyors

Skills & Experience

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
5 years consultancy Quantity Surveying or Cost Management experience
Strong pre-contract and post-contract cost management experience
Experience delivering large-scale commercial data centre or infrastructure projects is highly regarded
Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication and client-facing capability
AIQS or RICS membership or working towards accreditation is highly regarded

Why This Role Stands Out

Work on major data centre and mission critical projects for some of the worlds leading technology clients
Join a globally recognised consultancy with clear career progression and opportunities for international career development
Collaborate with experienced industry leaders who are passionate about mentoring and developing their teams
Take ownership of technically complex high-value projects with genuine client exposure
Be part of a collaborative people-first culture with flexible working arrangements and excellent staff retention
Enjoy the stability of a strong project pipeline within a growing global business

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Cost Manager looking to work on some of Australias most technically complex developments while building a long-term career with a leading international consultancy.

To confidentially discuss this opportunity contact Jessica Baker onor email .

Kappa Executive Search is a boutique recruitment firm specialising in Architecture Interior Design Project Management and Quantity Surveying sectors. We partner with leading consultancies and top-tier talent across Australia to build lasting career connections.


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