Job Summary
We are looking for experienced Cost Managers (CSA or MEP) to join a project team delivering large-scale advanced manufacturing facilities. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically complex, fast-paced developments within one of the world's fastest-growing sectors.
Whether your expertise lies in Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) works or Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) systems, you will play a key role in managing project costs, supporting procurement strategies, and ensuring commercial excellence from design through construction and project close-out.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Planning & Budget Management
- Prepare and manage cost plans, estimates, budgets, and forecasts across all project stages.
- Monitor project costs and provide commercial advice to support key project decisions.
- Support value engineering initiatives and cost optimization exercises.
Procurement & Tendering
- Manage tendering activities including tender analysis, commercial evaluations, and contractor recommendations.
- Support procurement strategies for major CSA or MEP trade packages.
- Participate in contractor negotiations and contract awards.
Contract Administration
- Manage contract administration activities including variations, change orders, and contractor claims.
- Review and assess contractor payment applications.
- Support final account negotiations and project close-out processes.
Cost Control & Reporting
- Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial updates.
- Track project expenditure against approved budgets.
- Identify commercial risks, cost trends, and mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams.
- Participate in project meetings and provide commercial input throughout project delivery.
- Support collaboration between design, procurement, and construction teams.
Qualifications
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience
- 5–10 years of cost management experience within construction projects.
- Strong experience in either:
- CSA packages (structure, architectural, façade, fit-out, building envelope), or
- MEP packages (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, building services).
- Experience in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, technology, industrial, data centre, or mission-critical projects is highly preferred.
- Previous experience with a cost consultancy, project management consultancy, contractor, or client-side organization is advantageous.
Skills
- Strong understanding of pre-contract and post-contract cost management.
- Experience in procurement, cost reporting, and contract administration.
- Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.