Total 18 cost accountant job vacancies in Malaysia

Role Overview

The MEP Cost Manager is responsible for managing the cost and commercial aspects of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) works on a large-scale data centre development.

This role ensures cost control, financial accuracy, and value optimisation across complex MEP systems, supporting delivery within strict budget, schedule, and performance requirements typical of mission‑critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Budget Management

• Prepare and manage cost estimates, cost plans, and budgets for MEP systems.
• Provide cost advice during design stages, including power, cooling, and building services systems.
• Track project costs and ensure alignment with approved budgets.

Procurement & Tender Management

• Prepare tender documentation for MEP trade packages (e.g., electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection).
• Manage tender processes, including tender analysis, evaluation, and recommendations.
• Support procurement strategies for complex and fast‑track data centre delivery.

Post‑Contract Cost Management

• Manage variations, change control, and cost adjustments.
• Review and certify contractor progress claims and interim payments.
• Maintain cost records and support final account close‑out.

Cost Reporting & Financial Control

• Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow analyses.
• Identify cost risks, trends, and mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with project financial controls and governance requirements.

Technical Coordination (MEP Systems)

• Work closely with engineering teams on critical data centre systems, including:
  • Power distribution (UPS, generators)
  • Cooling systems (chillers, CRAH/CRAC units)
  • Fire protection and detection
  • Structured cabling and infrastructure
• Ensure cost alignment with technical design and operational requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Support project meetings and provide commercial input.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination across project teams.

Risk & Governance

• Identify and manage cost and commercial risks in MEP scope.
• Ensure compliance with project standards, contracts, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and auditable cost documentation.

Role Overview

The Assistant Cost Manager – CSA will support the delivery of cost management services for Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) works on a large‑scale data centre development.

Working closely with senior team members, this role will assist in cost planning, procurement, and commercial management, ensuring cost control and accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing professional to gain exposure to complex, mission‑critical construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Estimation Support

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, cost plans, and budget updates for CSA works.
• Support benchmarking and cost analysis to align project costs with market data.
• Provide input during design development to support cost optimisation and value engineering initiatives.

Procurement & Tendering

• Assist in preparing tender documentation for CSA trade packages.
• Support tender processes, including document issuance, tender queries, and preliminary analysis.
• Assist in compiling tender evaluation reports and commercial comparisons.

Post‑Contract Cost Management

• Support the management of variations, change orders, and cost tracking.
• Assist in reviewing contractor progress claims and certification processes.
• Maintain and update cost records, logs, and supporting documentation.

Reporting & Financial Control

• Prepare and assist in compiling cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial updates.
• Track project cost performance and highlight potential risks or variances.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all cost-related activities.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with senior cost managers, project managers, consultants, and contractors.
• Attend project meetings and support coordination between CSA and MEP works.
• Assist in ensuring smooth communication and alignment across stakeholders.

Governance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with project procedures, cost management standards, and reporting processes.
• Support the maintenance of accurate records in line with audit and governance requirements.
• Contribute to capturing lessons learned and project data for knowledge management.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced MEP Cost Manager to lead the commercial and cost management aspects of all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) packages on a large-scale, high-specification facility project.

This role will support the delivery of a technically complex development involving mission-critical systems, precision engineering, and stringent operational requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring cost efficiency, procurement excellence, and robust contract administration across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Estimation

• Develop, manage, and update detailed MEP cost plans, budgets, and forecasts
• Conduct cost benchmarking and value engineering for critical building systems (HVAC, cleanroom environments, electrical infrastructure, ELV, BMS, etc.)
• Support design teams by providing cost advice during design development stages
• Ensure alignment between budget, scope, and technical requirements

Procurement & Tendering

• Lead the full MEP procurement process, from prequalification to contract award
• Prepare and manage tender documentation, BOQs, and pricing schedules
• Perform commercial evaluations, bid comparisons, and negotiations
• Ensure procurement strategies support project timelines and risk mitigation

Contract Administration

• Administer contracts in accordance with established contract frameworks (FIDIC or equivalent)
• Manage and evaluate variations, change orders, and claims
• Review and certify contractor progress payments and final accounts
• Ensure strong commercial governance and compliance throughout the project

Cost Control & Reporting

• Monitor MEP cost performance, including budget tracking and forecast outturn costs
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and cost variances
• Prepare regular cost reports and commercial updates for internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and financial tracking

Stakeholder & Project Coordination

• Work closely with consultants, contractors, engineers, and client representatives
• Provide commercial input to project leadership for key decisions
• Ensure coordination between design, procurement, and construction phases

Technical Interface (MEP Systems)

• Provide cost and commercial oversight for specialised systems, including:
  • Advanced HVAC and process cooling systems
  • Cleanroom or controlled environments
  • Power distribution, UPS, and backup systems
  • ELV, ICT, and building management systems (BMS)
• Review technical proposals with a focus on cost efficiency and constructability

Role Summary 

The CSA Cost Manager will be responsible for delivering full lifecycle cost management services for the Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) packages on a large‑scale data centre development.

This role focuses on ensuring cost certainty, commercial control, and value optimisation across complex base‑build works, including substructure, superstructure, building envelope, and architectural elements. You will work in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment, collaborating closely with project teams, consultants, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Pre‑Contract Management

• Prepare and manage cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed cost plans for CSA works.
• Provide cost advice during design development on structural systems, construction methods, and architectural elements.
• Benchmark costs and identify value engineering opportunities to optimise project outcomes.

Procurement & Tendering

• Prepare tender documentation and commercial deliverables for CSA trade packages.
• Manage tender processes including pre‑qualification, tender analysis, evaluation, and recommendations.

Post‑Contract Cost Management

• Manage change control processes, including variation assessments and cost impact analysis.
• Review and certify contractor progress payments.
• Monitor cost performance and maintain accurate forecasts and records.
• Support final account negotiation and project close‑out.

Reporting & Financial Control

• Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts, and financial updates.
• Identify cost risks, trends, and mitigation measures.
• Ensure alignment with project budgets and financial governance requirements.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with Project Managers, consultants, contractors, and client representatives.
• Participate in design, coordination, and site meetings, providing commercial input for CSA scope.
• Coordinate closely with MEP teams to ensure integrated project delivery.

Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with project governance, procedures, and reporting standards.
• Identify and manage project cost risks proactively.
• Maintain transparency and accuracy in all cost management deliverables.

Role Overview

The CSA Cost Manager will be responsible for delivering full lifecycle cost management services for the Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) packages on a large‑scale data centre development.

This role focuses on ensuring cost certainty, commercial control, and value optimisation across complex base‑build works, including substructure, superstructure, building envelope, and architectural elements. You will work in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment, collaborating closely with project teams, consultants, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Pre‑Contract Management

• Prepare and manage cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed cost plans for CSA works.
• Provide cost advice during design development on structural systems, construction methods, and architectural elements.
• Benchmark costs and identify value engineering opportunities to optimise project outcomes.

Procurement & Tendering

• Prepare tender documentation and commercial deliverables for CSA trade packages.
• Manage tender processes including pre‑qualification, tender analysis, evaluation, and recommendations.

Post‑Contract Cost Management

• Manage change control processes, including variation assessments and cost impact analysis.
• Review and certify contractor progress payments.
• Monitor cost performance and maintain accurate forecasts and records.
• Support final account negotiation and project close‑out.

Reporting & Financial Control

• Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts, and financial updates.
• Identify cost risks, trends, and mitigation measures.
• Ensure alignment with project budgets and financial governance requirements.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with Project Managers, consultants, contractors, and client representatives.
• Participate in design, coordination, and site meetings, providing commercial input for CSA scope.
• Coordinate closely with MEP teams to ensure integrated project delivery.

Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with project governance, procedures, and reporting standards.
• Identify and manage project cost risks proactively.
• Maintain transparency and accuracy in all cost management deliverables.

Role Summary 

As an Assistant Cost Manager for Data Centre Projects, you will support the delivery of cost management services across fast‑paced, service‑intensive environments. Working under the guidance of a Cost Manager or Senior Cost Manager, you will assist with cost planning, tender support, contract administration, and reporting activities.

Pre‑Contract Support

• Assist in preparing cost estimates, cost plans, and budgets for data centre projects.
• Support quantity take‑offs and rate analysis for MEP or CSA packages depending on background.
• Help prepare tender documentation, gather quotations, and support tender analyses and evaluations.
• Assist in compiling contract documents and supporting procurement activities.

Post‑Contract Support

• Help track project costs, monitor variations, and assist in change control procedures.
• Support preparation of monthly cost reports and updates for clients.
• Collect and verify data required for progress valuations and payment certifications.
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants to verify work progress and financial claims.

Governance & Coordination

• Maintain organised documentation, cost records, and audit‑ready files throughout the project.
• Assist in value engineering discussions and cost‑saving reviews.
• Support the project team by providing timely inputs during meetings, workshops, and client discussions.
• Ensure key information and learning from each project is uploaded into internal knowledge platforms.

Role Summary 

As an Assistant Cost Manager for Data Centre Projects, you will support the delivery of cost management services across fast‑paced, service‑intensive environments. Working under the guidance of a Cost Manager or Senior Cost Manager, you will assist with cost planning, tender support, contract administration, and reporting activities.

Pre‑Contract Support

• Assist in preparing cost estimates, cost plans, and budgets for data centre projects.
• Support quantity take‑offs and rate analysis for MEP or CSA packages depending on background.
• Help prepare tender documentation, gather quotations, and support tender analyses and evaluations.
• Assist in compiling contract documents and supporting procurement activities.

Post‑Contract Support

• Help track project costs, monitor variations, and assist in change control procedures.
• Support preparation of monthly cost reports and updates for clients.
• Collect and verify data required for progress valuations and payment certifications.
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants to verify work progress and financial claims.

Governance & Coordination

• Maintain organised documentation, cost records, and audit‑ready files throughout the project.
• Assist in value engineering discussions and cost‑saving reviews.
• Support the project team by providing timely inputs during meetings, workshops, and client discussions.
• Ensure key information and learning from each project is uploaded into internal knowledge platforms.

Role Overview

The Senior Cost Manager – Data Centre Projects will lead the delivery of full lifecycle cost management services across large‑scale, mission‑critical facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring robust commercial control, cost certainty, and strategic advisory across hyperscale data centre developments, including base build and fit‑out works.

You will act as a key commercial advisor, managing complex packages such as CSA, MEP, and specialist data centre systems, while working closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Leadership & Cost Strategy

• Lead the development and management of project budgets, cost plans, and forecasting for data centre developments.
• Provide strategic cost advice on value engineering, procurement strategies, and cost optimisation.
• Establish cost control frameworks aligned with programme, risk, and delivery strategies.

Cost Planning & Pre‑Contract Services

• Oversee preparation of detailed cost estimates, benchmarking, and feasibility studies.
• Lead cost planning through concept, design, and pre‑construction stages.
• Challenge design solutions and propose alternatives to optimise cost, performance, and constructability in mission‑critical environments.

Procurement & Tender Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for CSA, MEP, and specialist systems (e.g. power, cooling, containment).
• Lead tender processes including tender documentation, evaluations, negotiations, and recommendations.
• Ensure commercial alignment across multiple contract packages and vendors.

Post‑Contract Cost Control

• Manage post‑contract activities including variations, change control, claims assessment, and cost reporting.
• Oversee contractor valuations and certify payments in line with contractual terms.
• Lead final account negotiations and project close‑out.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as the primary commercial interface with clients, project teams, and key stakeholders.
• Present cost reports, forecasts, and commercial insights to senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring a high level of service delivery.

Data Centre / Technical Coordination

• Work closely with engineering teams to understand power, cooling, redundancy (Tier standards), and infrastructure requirements.
• Provide commercial oversight on critical systems including UPS, generators, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, and structured cabling.
• Support alignment between design intent and cost efficiency in highly technical environments.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead and mentor Cost Managers and Assistant Cost Managers within the team.
• Review deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project standards.
• Support team development and capability building.

Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with internal governance, financial controls, and client reporting requirements.
• Identify cost risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across data centre project

Role Overview

The Assistant Cost Manager will support the delivery of cost management services for a large‑scale advanced manufacturing facility construction project.

Working as part of a commercial team, this role will assist in managing cost planning, procurement, and financial control across CSA, MEP, and specialist systems within a highly technical, fast‑paced project environment. This is an excellent opportunity for early‑career professionals to gain exposure to mission‑critical and high‑tech construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Estimation Support

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, feasibility studies, and cost plans across different project stages.
• Support cost benchmarking and data analysis for key construction and engineering packages.
• Assist in providing cost input during design development and value engineering exercises.

Procurement & Tendering

• Support the preparation and issuance of tender documentation for CSA, MEP, and specialist works.
• Assist in managing tender queries, document control, and communication with bidders.
• Support tender evaluation through cost comparison, analysis, and reporting.

Post‑Contract Cost Management

• Assist in managing variations, change control processes, and cost tracking.
• Support the review of contractor progress claims and interim valuations.
• Maintain accurate cost records, logs, and financial documentation.

Reporting & Financial Control

• Assist in preparing cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial updates.
• Track project expenditure and highlight any potential cost risks or variances.
• Support compliance with project financial governance and reporting standards.

Technical & Project Coordination

• Work closely with project teams across CSA, MEP, and technical systems to support cost alignment.
• Assist in attending design, coordination, and site meetings.
• Support integration of cost information across engineering and construction activities.

Stakeholder Support

• Assist in liaising with project managers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Support effective communication and coordination across the project team.
• Provide administrative and commercial support to senior cost management staff.

Governance & Documentation

• Ensure all cost management documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Support adherence to project procedures, governance frameworks, and audit requirements.
• Contribute to capturing project data, lessons learned, and cost benchmarks.

Role Overview

The Cost Manager will be responsible for delivering full lifecycle cost management services for a large‑scale advanced manufacturing facility construction project.

The role focuses on ensuring cost certainty, commercial control, and value optimisation across complex construction works, including CSA, MEP, cleanroom environments, and process infrastructure. You will work in a highly technical, fast‑paced environment supporting the delivery of mission‑critical facilities to exacting quality and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Pre‑Contract Services

• Prepare and manage cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed cost plans across all project stages.
• Provide cost advice during design development, including materials, construction methodologies, and high‑tech facility requirements.
• Support value engineering initiatives to optimise cost, performance, and constructability.

Procurement & Tender Management

• Prepare tender documentation for CSA, MEP, and specialist packages.
• Manage tender processes including tender clarifications, evaluation, commercial analysis, and recommendations.
• Support procurement strategies aligned with fast‑track and complex project delivery environments.

Post‑Contract Cost Management

• Manage variations, change control, and claim assessments throughout construction.
• Review contractor progress claims and certify interim payments.
• Maintain cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Support final account negotiation and project close‑out.

Cost Reporting & Financial Control

• Prepare regular cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial updates.
• Identify cost risks, trends, and mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with project financial governance and reporting standards.

Technical & Project Coordination

• Work closely with project teams across CSA, MEP, cleanroom, and process system scopes.
• Support coordination between engineering, construction, and procurement functions.
• Provide commercial input during design coordination and site meetings.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure alignment on project objectives.
• Participate in key project meetings and contribute to decision‑making from a commercial perspective.

Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with project controls, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Identify and proactively manage cost and commercial risks.
• Maintain accuracy and transparency in all cost management deliverabl

Role Overview

We are hiring a QS Procurement Lead to drive end-to-end procurement strategy for large-scale data centre / mission-critical projects. This role will focus on commercial procurement, tender management, and contract award across high-value CSA and MEP packages.

You will play a key role in ensuring cost-effective sourcing, contract compliance, and timely procurement delivery, working closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced project environment.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Lead procurement strategy, sourcing plans, and package structuring
• Manage trade packaging across:
  • CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural)
  • MEP (HVAC, Electrical, ELV, Fire Protection)
• Align procurement timelines with project programme and delivery milestones
• Drive value engineering, cost optimisation, and market benchmarking

Tendering & Bid Management

• Manage full tender lifecycle: RFQ / RFP, tender issuance, bid analysis, and award
• Conduct commercial bid evaluations, cost comparisons, and benchmarking
• Lead contract negotiations with contractors and suppliers
• Ensure clarity on scope, pricing, specifications, and risk allocation

Contracting & Commercial Management

• Draft and manage contracts, subcontracts, and procurement documentation
• Work with contract frameworks such as FIDIC, NEC, bespoke agreements
• Maintain alignment with cost plans, budgets, and financial targets
• Track procurement commitments and ensure cost control governance

MEP-Focused Procurement

• Manage procurement of key MEP systems:
  • HVAC / Cooling systems (CRAC, CRAH, chillers)
  • Electrical systems (MV/LV, UPS, generators)
  • Data centre infrastructure and specialist vendors
• Coordinate closely with engineering and design teams to ensure technical-commercial alignment

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Build and manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and supply chain partners
• Collaborate with cost managers, project managers, consultants, and engineers
• Act as the key commercial interface during procurement and contract award phases

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, audit requirements, and governance frameworks
• Maintain accurate documentation for tendering, evaluation, and contract approvals
• Drive best practices in procurement processes and efficiency improvements

Job Summary

As a Senior Cost Manager, you will lead the delivery of cost management services for large-scale data centre and mission-critical developments, with a strong focus on MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) systems and high-value packages.

You will be responsible for driving cost control, commercial strategy, and financial performance across the full lifecycle of projects, ensuring alignment with programme, procurement strategy, and delivery objectives. This role involves leading project teams, managing complex stakeholder environments, and overseeing commercial aspects of technically intensive works.

Team Leadership & Development

• Maintain the highest standards of professional integrity and commercial governance
• Lead and mentor cost management teams across multiple packages, including CSA and MEP disciplines
• Drive team performance in fast-paced, high-value project environments
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability building within the team

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the key commercial interface for MEP contractors, specialist vendors, and consultants
• Coordinate closely with design, engineering, and project management teams to align cost and technical requirements
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across procurement, construction, and commissioning phases
• Manage and resolve commercial issues relating to variations, claims, and change control

Project Strategy & Planning

• Develop and manage detailed cost plans, benchmarking, and estimating for data centre projects
• Provide cost advice on MEP systems including HVAC, electrical infrastructure (UPS, generators), and ELV systems
• Support procurement strategies for major trade packages such as:
  • Mechanical systems (cooling, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units)
  • Electrical systems (MV/LV distribution, backup power systems)
  • Specialist data centre installations
• Lead value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives during design and pre-construction stages

Project Controls & Reporting

• Act as Commission Manager, taking ownership of end-to-end cost delivery
• Manage cost planning, cost reporting, and forecasting across all project phases
• Lead preparation of monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and commercial updates
• Monitor cost vs budget, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure robust change management and cost control processes are in place

Financial & Risk Management

• Lead commercial management of contracts including NEC, FIDIC, or equivalent forms
• Review and assess contractor claims, variations, and final accounts, particularly for MEP works
• Drive commercial negotiations with contractors and suppliers
• Oversee invoicing, cost tracking, and financial reporting to ensure compliance
• Identify and manage project risks related to cost, procurement, and delivery timelines

Job Summary
The Cost Manager is responsible for the cost and commercial management of commercial office fit‑out projects, covering both Interior Design (ID) and Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) works. The role supports projects from early design through construction and close‑out, ensuring delivery within approved budgets, programme requirements, and quality standards.

This role is ideal for a cost professional experienced in tenant fit‑outs, corporate workplaces, refurbishments, and restacking works, working closely with designers, project managers, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Budget Management

• Prepare initial cost estimates, detailed cost plans, and budgets for office fit‑out projects at all design stages.
• Provide cost advice during design development, including space planning, materials selection, finishes, and construction methods.
• Monitor and control costs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with client budgets and commercial objectives.

Interior Design (ID) Cost Management – Office Fit‑Out

• Manage cost planning and control for office interior works, including partitions, ceilings, flooring, wall finishes, joinery, pantry fit‑outs, meeting rooms, and workplace amenities.
• Manage costing for FF&E, loose furniture, audiovisual elements, and specialist office requirements.
• Advise on cost implications of design changes, upgrades, and fast‑track delivery strategies common to office fit‑out projects.

CSA Cost Management – Fit‑Out & Refurbishment

• Prepare and manage cost estimates for fit‑out related CSA works, including minor structural works, raised floors, architectural modifications, façade interfaces, and refurbishment scope.
• Coordinate CSA and ID costs to ensure clear scope boundaries and avoid gaps or overlaps with building base‑build works.
• Support constructability reviews and value engineering for refurbishment and occupied‑building environments.

Tendering & Procurement

• Prepare tender documentation for office fit‑out trade packages, including ID and CSA works.
• Manage tender processes including tender queries, analysis, evaluation reports, and commercial recommendations.
• Advise on procurement strategies suitable for fast‑paced commercial office fit‑out projects.

Post‑Contract, Change & Commercial Management

• Manage post‑contract cost control, including progress valuations, variations, and change orders.
• Assess contractor claims and certify interim payments accurately and timely.
• Support final account settlement and commercial close‑out.

Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination

• Prepare regular cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial summaries for clients and project teams.
• Attend design, coordination, and site meetings to provide cost and commercial input.
• Work closely with Interior Designers, Project Managers, Engineers, and Contractors to align design, delivery, and budget objectives.

Governance & Knowledge Management

• Ensure compliance with agreed cost management processes and governance requirements.
• Capture project cost data, lessons learned, and best practices for continuous improvement across office fit‑out projects.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cost Manager to support major capital projects within high‑tech manufacturing and industrial facilities. This role focuses on cost planning, budget control, and commercial management across construction, expansion, and equipment‑installation projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage full pre‑ and post‑contract cost management activities for semiconductor projects, including estimating, rate analysis, and preparation of final cost plans.
• Lead tendering and procurement processes—managing pre‑qualification, tender lists, tender analysis, reports, and contract documentation.
• Support change control and resolve post‑contract cost variances across cleanroom construction, tool‑installation packages, and facility upgrades.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and participate in cost presentations to project stakeholders.
• Contribute to value engineering exercises, identifying opportunities to optimise design, materials, and construction sequencing for semiconductor environments.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams throughout all project phases, maintaining strong relationships and clear communication. 
• Support knowledge management efforts by capturing lessons learned and improving cost‑management procedures and templates.

Role Summary

A leading global organisation operating large‑scale manufacturing and industrial facilities is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cost Manager to oversee cost governance across complex construction, upgrade, and expansion projects. This role is ideal for professionals who excel in cost planning, commercial management, and strategic stakeholder engagement in fast‑paced, high‑precision industrial environments.

You will play a pivotal part in ensuring that major capital projects—including facility expansions, process line installations, cleanroom upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements—are delivered with strong cost control and financial discipline.

Job Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Development

• Foster a high‑performance culture built on integrity, professionalism, and collaboration.
• Guide, mentor, and motivate team members to drive strong project results.
• Support onboarding and integration of new hires into project workflows.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Lead cross‑functional teams involving engineering, manufacturing, procurement, consultants, and contractors.
• Build trusted working relationships with key stakeholders through consistent communication.
• Help resolve conflicts and provide practical, solutions‑driven recommendations.
• Manage structured communications, including progress meetings, reporting, and documentation.

Strategic Cost Planning & Project Setup

• Review and challenge project scopes, budget assumptions, and cost deliverables—seeking innovative approaches to maximise value.
• Develop comprehensive cost reporting frameworks and robust control mechanisms.

Cost Controls & Project Reporting

• Act as Commission Manager, overseeing the entire cost management lifecycle for large or multiple industrial projects.
• Lead estimating and cost‑planning activities, including ownership of the final cost plans.
• Prepare and present monthly post‑contract cost reports to senior stakeholders.
• Drive value engineering and life cycle costing exercises tailored for manufacturing environments.
• Implement integrated controls across schedule, cost, risk, and change management.

Commercial, Financial & Risk Management

• Lead commercial negotiations and contract administration in partnership with commercial and procurement teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal risk procedures, client care processes, and contract databases.
• Coordinate with finance teams to align billing cycles with project milestones and client requirements.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cost Manager to support major capital projects within high‑tech manufacturing and industrial facilities. This role focuses on cost planning, budget control, and commercial management across construction, expansion, and equipment‑installation projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage full pre‑ and post‑contract cost management activities for semiconductor projects, including estimating, rate analysis, and preparation of final cost plans.
• Lead tendering and procurement processes—managing pre‑qualification, tender lists, tender analysis, reports, and contract documentation.
• Support change control and resolve post‑contract cost variances across cleanroom construction, tool‑installation packages, and facility upgrades.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and participate in cost presentations to project stakeholders.
• Contribute to value engineering exercises, identifying opportunities to optimise design, materials, and construction sequencing for semiconductor environments.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams throughout all project phases, maintaining strong relationships and clear communication. 
• Support knowledge management efforts by capturing lessons learned and improving cost‑management procedures and templates.

Role Summary

A leading global organisation operating large‑scale manufacturing and industrial facilities is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cost Manager to oversee cost governance across complex construction, upgrade, and expansion projects. This role is ideal for professionals who excel in cost planning, commercial management, and strategic stakeholder engagement in fast‑paced, high‑precision industrial environments.

You will play a pivotal part in ensuring that major capital projects—including facility expansions, process line installations, cleanroom upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements—are delivered with strong cost control and financial discipline.

Job Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Development

• Foster a high‑performance culture built on integrity, professionalism, and collaboration.
• Guide, mentor, and motivate team members to drive strong project results.
• Support onboarding and integration of new hires into project workflows.

​​​​​​​Client & Stakeholder Management

• Lead cross‑functional teams involving engineering, manufacturing, procurement, consultants, and contractors.
• Build trusted working relationships with key stakeholders through consistent communication.
• Help resolve conflicts and provide practical, solutions‑driven recommendations.
• Manage structured communications, including progress meetings, reporting, and documentation.

Strategic Cost Planning & Project Setup

• Review and challenge project scopes, budget assumptions, and cost deliverables—seeking innovative approaches to maximise value.
• Develop comprehensive cost reporting frameworks and robust control mechanisms.

Cost Controls & Project Reporting

• Act as Commission Manager, overseeing the entire cost management lifecycle for large or multiple industrial projects.
• Lead estimating and cost‑planning activities, including ownership of the final cost plans.
• Prepare and present monthly post‑contract cost reports to senior stakeholders.
• Drive value engineering and life cycle costing exercises tailored for manufacturing environments.
• Implement integrated controls across schedule, cost, risk, and change management.

Commercial, Financial & Risk Management

• Lead commercial negotiations and contract administration in partnership with commercial and procurement teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal risk procedures, client care processes, and contract databases.
• Coordinate with finance teams to align billing cycles with project milestones and client requirements.

We are seeking a Cost Manager to lead procurement and cost management activities across global office fit‑out projects within financial institution portfolios. This role involves managing end‑to‑end procurement processes, overseeing commercial compliance, supporting cost planning, and ensuring strong governance throughout the pre‑contract period.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent stakeholder‑management skills, and experience working in corporate, office fit‑out, or financial‑institution environments.

Procurement Management

• Run full procurement cycles: pre‑qualification, enquiries, bid analysis, contractor selection, and contract preparation.
• Prepare tender documentation, tender reports, LOAs, and contract packages in line with client process.
• Ensure procurement follows compliance, governance, and anti‑bribery standards.

Documentation, Tracking & Compliance

• Maintain procurement assurance trackers and verify compliance with financial‑institution requirements.
• Track contracts, framework agreements, purchase orders, and invoicing details.
• Maintain a savings tracker showing cost efficiencies achieved.

Cost Management & Contract Administration

• Support cost planning, estimating, comparative studies, and life‑cycle costing.
• Assist with cost control, cashflow projections, and pre‑contract cost reporting.
• Review variations, claims, and contractual matters according to process.

Reporting & Meetings

• Prepare monthly procurement/cost reports and present progress updates.
• Attend meetings and communicate procurement and commercial risks clearly.

Process Improvement

• Identify ways to improve procurement tools, workflows, and reporting.
• Suggest improvements to line managers and support efficiency initiatives.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with project managers, designers, consultants, and internal teams.
• Maintain professional communication with clients and external partners.
• Provide guidance to Graduate Cost Managers.