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Cost Manager


Job Location:

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

If youve spent the first few years of your career building your Cost Management experience this is an opportunity to take that foundation into one of the fastest-growing and most technically complex sectors in construction.

At this stage of your career the projects youre exposed to and the people you learn from can make a huge difference. Working on major Data Centre developments will give you experience across complex high-value projects while building a specialist skillset thats increasingly sought after across the market.

Joining a leading international project and cost management consultancy in Melbourne youll work alongside experienced Cost Managers delivering major Data Centre projects. Youll gain exposure across both pre and post contract services from early cost planning and procurement through to construction and final account while taking on greater responsibility as your experience develops.

Whether youre already building your career in Australia or youre a Cost Manager in New Zealand or the UK considering a move to Australia this is an opportunity to build specialist Data Centre experience while progressing your career within a global consultancy.

Why youll enjoy this role

Build specialist Data Centre experience early in your Cost Management career

Work on major technically complex and high-value developments within one of constructions fastest-growing sectors

Gain exposure across both pre and post contract services building well-rounded experience across the project lifecycle

Learn alongside experienced Cost Managers and industry professionals delivering major Data Centre projects

Build your confidence working directly with clients consultants and contractors as your responsibilities grow

Develop your experience across cost planning procurement contract administration and commercial reporting

Join a globally recognised consultancy with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression

Enjoy flexible working arrangements within a collaborative team that invests in your professional development

What youll need

1 years Cost Management experience within a consultancy environment

A degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management or a related discipline

Experience or exposure to cost planning estimating and pre-contract services

Exposure to post-contract services including variations progress claims and cost reporting will be highly regarded

Strong numerical and analytical skills with good attention to detail

Confidence communicating with clients consultants and project stakeholders

An interest in developing specialist experience within the Data Centre sector

A collaborative approach and willingness to continue learning from experienced members of the team

Considering a move from New Zealand or the UK This is an opportunity to relocate to Melbourne while continuing your career within an international consultancy and building experience in the Australian Data Centre market

For a confidential discussion contact Jess Baker onor email .

Kappa Executive Search is a boutique recruitment firm with offices in Sydney and Brisbane established in 2012. We specialise in Quantity Surveying Architecture Interior Design Estimating Building Services Engineering and both permanent and contract recruitment.


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