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Head of Cost Management

TurnerTownsend

Auckland, Australia & New Zealand, New Zealand Hybrid permanent

Posted: January 29, 2026

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We are seeking a visionary and inclusive leader to join our team as the Head of Cost Management in Auckland, New Zealand. The ideal candidate will have expertise in project delivery frameworks and a passion for challenging conventional approaches to drive better outcomes for clients.

Job Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 245 offices worldwide.

We’re seeking a visionary and inclusive leader to join us the Head of Cost Management in New Zealand. You’ll bring deep expertise in project delivery frameworks and a passion for challenging conventional approaches to drive better outcomes for clients and teams.

We're seeking a Head of Cost Management to lead and grow our New Zealand cost management capability. This is a senior leadership role responsible for; 

• Leading existing key client relationships.
• Creating and developing new client and consultant relationships and opportunities in the market.
• Be a proactive member of the NZ senior leadership team, with responsibility to grow and develop the cost management team.
• Driving commercial performance.
• Take responsibility for your own deliverables and ensure all commitments are completed.
• Participate in the development of the business plan and targets
• The delivery of a diverse portfolio of complex projects 
• Demonstrate our Purpose, Vision & Values in your everyday activities, setting an example for excellence.  

• A recognised Degree Qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• MRICS / NZIQS accreditation ideal
• 15+ Years of experience in cost management roles with emphasis on consultancy roles.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English with strong report and bid writing skill

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/

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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. 

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