About TBH

At TBH, we dream of transforming communities and improving lives, by providing innovative solutions to our clients most complex problems.

We’re one of Australia’s largest privately owned, independent consultancies with an international footprint, and have been specialising in delivering critical infrastructure projects since 1965.

As leaders in our field and trusted advisors, we have provided specialist project management services to the public and private sectors on over 8,000 landmark projects across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

TBH has been growing rapidly in Australia and internationally, but continues to be a connected, collaborative and supportive team.

About the Opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for a Consultant (Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor) to join our growing Brisbane Team.

This role would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager, as well as an Engineer looking for a change in career direction and the opportunity to apply their technical and project experience in a cost management and advisory environment. Cost Managers and Engineers with mechanical, electrical or building services (MEP) experience would be particularly well suited to the role.

You’ll work across a diverse range of complex projects while continuing to develop your commercial, estimating and cost management capability.

Our portfolio spans infrastructure across many sectors including energy, data centres and mission critical infrastructure, Olympics venues and supporting infrastructure, water, transport, hospitals, and international projects, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects locally in Australia and abroad.

With the support and guidance of TBH senior team members, TBH Consultants gain industry recognised experience in cost management.

As our Consultant you’ll be responsible for:

• Delivering end-to-end cost management services, including front end advisory, cost planning and value engineering and project delivery
• Developing feasibility cost plans, undertake benchmarking activities, and support budgeting and financial planning for a diverse range of projects.
• Preparing detailed cost estimates and cost plans, including Class 2, 3 and 4 estimates, while identifying opportunities for value engineering and cost optimisation.
• Supporting procurement activities through the development of procurement strategies, preparation of tender documentation, and evaluation of contractor submissions.
• Contributing to contract administration activities, including contract preparation and assessment of progress claims.
• Monitoring project budgets, forecasts and expenditure, providing accurate cost reporting and commercial insights to project teams and clients.
• Assessing and managing project variations, ensuring cost impacts are understood and effectively controlled.
• Assisting with final account management, including close-out activities, final account negotiations and life cycle cost assessments.
• Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of cost control frameworks, systems and reporting processes.
• Analysing project cost data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, helping clients achieve successful project outcomes.

What you’ll bring

As our successful candidate you'll bring:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ post-graduate experience in quantity surveying, cost management, engineering, project delivery, or a related construction/infrastructure role.
• Experience in contract administration and change management.
• Demonstrated exposure to cost planning, estimating, and cost control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in tools such as CostX, Power BI, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to support report preparation
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work in a collaborative environment
• Professional, reliable and client-focused attitude
• Progress towards MRICS or AIQS membership (desirable but not essential).

Why work at TBH

At TBH, we are ACHIEVEMENT and outcome focused, operating with aligned strategic intent and delivering on our promises to ensure optimum results for our clients. Additionally, our ONE TEAM culture drives us to operate with one way of working that fosters care and collaboration.

Through our strong values, TBH is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can feel comfortable to be their full selves at work. We value people from different backgrounds and all walks-of-life as we believe our collective experience inspires blue-sky thinking and creative solutions.

As a proud WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, we believe in gender equality and equal opportunity. You can view more about our company’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion here: https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/tracey-brunstrom-hammond-tbh

What TBH can offer you

Along with a competitive salary plus bonus, and limitless opportunity to progress your career and passions with us, TBH also offers employees:

• Flexible working - we understand employees may need to adjust their working arrangements for personal reasons or to “work from anywhere” for a fixed or indefinite period.
• Inclusive culture - at TBH, we’re committed to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
• Parental leave - we provide 16 weeks of parental leave for primary carers, and 3 weeks of parental leave for secondary carer.
• Career development - employees are supported with their career development through on-the-job training and mentorship, in-house training programs and financial support for approved industry institutions and associations.
• Health & wellbeing - all employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health, an independent, confidential service to help you to improve your health and wellbeing, resolve challenges and reach your goals. Annual flu vaccinations are also offered by TBH.
• Social events - a range of social events and company-sponsored sporting events take place throughout the year to help employees build connections with others across the organisation.
• Reward and recognition - TBH employees are recognised for their contributions through our Award programs, remuneration packages and promotion opportunities.