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NSW Principal Cost Management


Job Location:

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 4 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

If youre an established Associate Director wondering what the next step looks like this is it.

This is an opportunity to step into a Principal role where youll have greater influence over projects clients and the future direction of one of Australias leading property and infrastructure consultancies.

The next stage of your career isnt just about leading larger projects. Its about becoming a trusted advisor strengthening long-term client relationships mentoring future leaders and playing a key role in the continued growth of the business.

With stock ownership opportunities hybrid working of up to three days per week and genuine opportunities to influence the business beyond project delivery this is a role designed for someone ready to take the next step into senior leadership.

Why youll enjoy this role

Take the next step from Associate Director into a Principal leadership position

Lead the delivery of major projects while remaining hands-on with key clients

Strengthen long-term client relationships and play an active role in winning new work

Mentor and develop the next generation of Quantity Surveyors while helping shape a high-performing team

Access stock ownership opportunities allowing you to share in the long-term success of the business

Enjoy genuine flexibility with the opportunity to work remotely for up to three days per week

Work alongside an experienced leadership team where your ideas expertise and commercial insight genuinely influence decision-making

Join a nationally recognised consultancy with a strong pipeline of work and clear opportunities for future executive leadership

What youll be doing

Youll lead the delivery of major commissions across the NSW property market providing strategic commercial advice from early feasibility through to project completion. Working closely with senior clients youll become a trusted advisor helping shape procurement strategies manage commercial risk and deliver successful project outcomes.

Beyond project delivery youll play an active role in strengthening long-term client relationships and identifying opportunities to expand existing partnerships. Youll contribute to business development support proposals and presentations and help drive the continued growth of the NSW Quantity Surveying business.

Internally youll mentor and develop Quantity Surveyors across the team while working alongside experienced leaders to maintain the high commercial and technical standards the business is known for. Youll also collaborate closely with Project Management Advisory and Asset Management teams providing clients with an integrated service across the full project lifecycle.

What youll need

Previous experience operating at Associate Director level or an experienced Senior Associate ready for the next step

Strong experience leading major commissions from feasibility through to completion

Proven ability to build long-term client relationships and provide strategic commercial advice

Experience contributing to business development proposals or client growth initiatives

AIQS RICS or equivalent professional accreditation

Strong leadership skills with a genuine interest in mentoring and developing others

About the business

This is one of Australias leading property and infrastructure consultancies delivering Cost Management Project Management Advisory and Asset Management services across major developments nationwide.

Known for its collaborative culture flexible working arrangements and investment in its people the business offers genuine opportunities for senior leaders to influence strategy build long-term client partnerships and share in the success of the organisation through stock ownership opportunities.

For a confidential discussion contact Jess Baker on 0 or 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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