TSA Riley is a global project consultancy of over 1,000 experts. Our people have experience across the full lifecycle of projects and asset portfolios - from planning to delivery and optimisation. We partner with public and private asset owners to help them navigate the critical decisions that shape property and infrastructure projects.
Our purpose is to help our clients and communities realise the transformative power of their built assets: At TSA Riley, a road is more than asphalt, it's how people get home to their families. A school provides more than an education, it's where students set the direction for their future. We are committed to creating positive impact - creating spaces and places where people connect, learn, live, heal, protect, shop, work, and travel.
TSA Riley has offices in Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia, and the United Kingdom. Across our locations we aim to inspire, support and empower you to grow and thrive.
Our industry-leading benefits, growth opportunities, social activities, learning and development programmes and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives support you at every stage of your career journey.
Please visit us at tsariley.com to learn more about our story.
About the Role
With continued growth across the NSW property market, TSA Riley is seeking an experienced Senior Associate | Cost Management to join our Sydney team and play a key role in delivering high-quality property projects across the state.
This is an opportunity for a capable cost manager who may be feeling constrained in their current environment — ready to step into broader responsibility, deeper client engagement, and greater project ownership — while being supported by an established and collaborative leadership team.
You'll work across a diverse portfolio including Commercial, Education, Retail, Residential, Health, Aged Care, Arts & Culture and Aviation, partnering with both private and public sector clients.
In this role, you will:
- Lead full lifecycle cost consultancy and quantity surveying services from feasibility through to final account
- Take ownership of significant project packages and support major commissions
- Act as a trusted day-to-day advisor to clients and project stakeholders
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to capability uplift across the NSW team
- Support business development initiatives and market engagement, with guidance from senior leadership
- Contribute to the continued growth of our integrated property offering
You'll have the autonomy to grow your profile and capability, without being expected to build a business alone.
About You
- 8+ years' experience in cost management or quantity surveying within the property sector
- Experience delivering medium to large-scale projects across multiple sectors
- Ideally Chartered (RICS) or actively working towards chartership
- Strong commercial acumen and sound understanding of construction methodology and cost planning stages
- Confident managing client relationships and leading project deliverables
- An emerging leader who enjoys mentoring others and building team capability
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Why choose TSA Riley?
Your TSA Riley career promises personal growth, professional excellence, and a welcoming, inclusive workplace.
- We are a certified 'Great Place To Work', reflecting our commitment to fostering a positive, fair, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
- Award-winning learning and development: We're proud to set the standard for excellence and innovation in professional development. In 2023, we were awarded the 'Best Learning and Development Program' at the HR Awards, Australia, and were finalists in the same category in the HRNZ Awards.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): We lead the industry with our comprehensive DEI program, and were finalists in the 'Best Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program' HR Awards category in 2023.
- Hybrid working: Work-life balance is essential, and we understand that life happens. We offer hybrid working arrangements (beyond working-from-home) along with opportunities for in-office collaboration.
- Benefits, rewards and recognition: We provide exceptional support, recognition, and rewards, including discounts and perks. As well as generous parental leave, we offer community service leave, defence forces leave, 'recharge days' and public holiday swaps.
- Career growth and opportunity: We operate in a diverse range of sectors, and our services include project management, cost management, advisory, Environment, Social & Governance (ESG), and asset management. Joining us means opening the door to incredible career opportunities
We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and equitable workplace. Please contact our People & Culture team (via
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- Share your pronouns and/or preferred name.
- Request accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process.
- Provide any other information to support your TSA Riley recruitment experience.
