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 Australia, TSA Riley is seeking an experienced Principal of Cost Management in Melbourne to lead and grow our cost management capability across both Property & Infrastructure sectors.
Based in Melbourne, this senior leadership role will support a diverse and expanding portfolio of work across metropolitan and regional Victoria. You will work across a broad range of property projects including Commercial, Education, Retail, Residential, Health, Aged Care, Arts & Culture and Aviation, alongside infrastructure programs spanning Water, Utilities, Energy, Roads, Rail and broader Transport. Our clients include government agencies, asset owners, developers and delivery partners across both the public and private sectors.
About the Role As a senior leader within TSA Riley’s Victorian Cost Management practice, you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end cost consultancy and quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle — from feasibility, business case and procurement through to delivery, commercial close-out and final account.
You will play a key role in:
- Leading and overseeing complex cost management engagements across property and infrastructure projects
- Acting as a trusted commercial advisor to clients, influencing delivery models, procurement strategies and commercial outcomes
- Strengthening long-term client relationships and identifying new opportunities across Victoria
- Mentoring, developing and growing a high-performing cost management team
- Contributing to the strategic direction, market growth and integrated service offering of TSA Riley in Victoria
About You:
- 10+ years' experience in cost management or quantity surveying, including experience in a senior or leadership role.
- Chartered status with RICS
- Australian Permanent Resident or Citizen with the ability to obtain security clearances.
- Proven experience on delivering projects across key sectors such as education, commercial, or retirement living.
- Proven experience in Business Generation.
- Strong commercial acumen and client-facing experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
- Proficient in CostX or similar cost management software and Microsoft Office suite.
- A proactive leader with the ability to mentor, motivate and grow a high-performing team.
- Demonstrated understanding of Cost Planning stages and construction methodology.
- Committed to quality delivery, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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.
