YOUR ROLE:
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the strategic direction, performance, and growth of the cost management service offering, while supporting the planning, procurement, and delivery of major infrastructure projects across the state.
You will lead client engagements, manage high‐performing teams, and play a key role in expanding RPS's presence in the NSW market working closely with the National lead with opportunity to grow other locations and sectors within the business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and grow the Sydney/NSW Cost Management team, ensuring high performance and delivery excellence
Oversee the delivery of cost management and commercial advisory services across major infrastructure projects
Foster a cooperative, inclusive, and high‐performing team culture
Mentor and develop team capability across commercial and cost disciplines
Provide strategic cost advice across the full project lifecycle (planning, procurement, delivery)
Lead cost planning, estimating, benchmarking, and value engineering activities
Advise clients on cost control frameworks, risk management, and financial governance
Provide commercial insights aligned to procurement and delivery strategies (PPP, D&C;, Alliance models)
Business Development and growth strategy
Act as a trusted advisor to government and private sector clients
Manage senior stakeholder relationships across various markets
Navigate complex project environments, including community and environmental considerations
Identify, develop,



and convert opportunities to grow the NSW cost management business
Lead and contribute to bids, proposals, and client presentations
Build and strengthen RPS's market presence in Sydney and across NSW
WHAT YOU BRING:
***** years' experience in Cost Management and Consultancy
AIQS or RICS Qualified
Extensive experience in cost management consultancy, ideally within major property and infrastructure experience
Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and business units
Strong expertise in cost planning, estimating, and commercial management
Experience with major procurement models (PPP, Alliance, D&C;)
Proven ability to build client relationships and win work in a competitive market
Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
WHAT'S ON OFFER:
Along with a competitive salary, RPS provides a welcoming and collaborative work environment among a team of dedicated and pragmatic environmental experts. RPS offers many advantages to ensure your professional development and well‐being; these include but are not limited to:
Flexible work arrangements available
Professional membership reimbursements
Paid parental and partner leave
$250 active lifestyle allowance per year, plus other health and wellness initiatives
Additional annual leave purchase scheme, public holiday swaps and salary packaging
Professional and technical development programs including study assistance and online learning
Active social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, service recognition and more
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📌 Director - Cost Management (Sydney)
🏢 Tetra Tech
📍 Sydney