Associate Cost Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cost management across real estate development projects
• Act as the primary client contact, ensuring successful project delivery against cost, time, and quality objectives
• Prepare and manage cost plans, estimates, procurement, and tender processes
• Oversee post-contract activities including cost reporting, valuations, and change control
• Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting and resource management
• Build strong relationships with clients, developers, and project stakeholders
• Support business development through bids, client engagement, and market opportunities
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team and process improvements

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Property, or a related discipline
• MRICS, AIQS or equivalent professional qualification (or working towards)
• 6–11 years of experience in cost management or quantity surveying
• Proven experience delivering consultancy services on real estate or property developments
• Experience leading cost management commissions on medium to large-scale commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects
• Strong understanding of the full real estate development lifecycle
• Solid knowledge of construction and commercial principles
• Experience managing or mentoring teams within a project environment
• Strong client-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, working across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources.