Cost Manager - Retail

We are seeking an experienced Cost Manager to join a high-performing team delivering retail projects for a key national client. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of new store, renewal, and refurbishment projects, providing end-to-end cost management services from concept design through to final account settlement. You will work closely with client stakeholders, project managers, contractors, and consultants to ensure successful project outcomes across multiple retail programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys client-facing responsibilities, can work independently, and is passionate about delivering high-quality cost management solutions. Key Responsibilities Provide pre-contract cost planning and estimating services during project design phases. Prepare and manage project budgets for new and renewal retail projects. Conduct procurement and tender evaluation activities. Assess progress claims, contract variations, and final accounts. Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to improve value and efficiency. Build and maintain strong relationships with Woolworths project teams and key stakeholders. Engage with local construction and property markets to maintain current market knowledge and cost benchmarks. Support effective commission management to ensure successful project delivery. Collaborate with cost management and project management teams across multiple locations. Deliver accurate reporting, forecasting, and commercial advice. Take ownership of deliverables and manage projects independently where required. Essential Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years' experience in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, or a similar role. Strong experience in: Cost planning and estimating Contract administration Procurement and tendering Progress claim assessment Variation management Final account negotiations Experience managing relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Current driver's licence. Desirable Membership or accreditation with RICS and/or AIQS. Experience using CostX. Previous experience delivering retail, commercial, or multi-site programs of work. Exposure to national account or portfolio-based project delivery environments. 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. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-ZD1 #LI-Hybrid Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.