Turner & Townsend
Become the leading global provider of professional services to the natural resources, infrastructure and property markets.
Head of Cost Management
Lead and grow NZ cost management capability, managing client relationships and teams.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Head of Cost Management in New Zealand will lead and expand the cost‑management capability across the region. Reporting to senior leadership, the role involves overseeing key client relationships, building new market opportunities, and growing the local cost‑management team. The position also carries responsibility for commercial performance, business planning, and the delivery of complex project portfolios while modelling the firm’s purpose, vision and values. • Lead and nurture existing key client relationships. • Generate new client and consultant opportunities in the New Zealand market. • Drive growth and development of the cost‑management team as a senior leader. • Maintain commercial performance and meet all deliverable commitments. • Contribute to business planning, target setting, and strategic initiatives. • Oversee delivery of a diverse portfolio of complex projects. • Exhibit Turner & Townsend’s purpose, vision and values daily.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cost management
- ▸client relations
- ▸business development
- ▸team leadership
- ▸commercial performance
- ▸project delivery
What You Bring
• Hold a recognised degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management. • Possess MRICS or NZIQS accreditation (preferred) with 15+ years of cost‑management consultancy experience. • Demonstrate excellent written and spoken English and strong report/bid writing skills.
Requirements
- ▸quantity surveying
- ▸mrics
- ▸nziqs
- ▸15+ years
- ▸report writing
- ▸english
Benefits
Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance, giving employees the chance to succeed both professionally and personally. The firm is an equal‑opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture for all staff and applicants.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time