Consultant - Cost Management & Claims

At TBH, we dream of transforming communities and improving lives by providing innovative solutions to complex problems. TBH is one of Australia's largest privately owned, independent consultancies with an international footprint, specialising in high-risk, large-scale and challenging projects since 1965. We have delivered specialist project management services to the public and private sectors on over 8,000 landmark projects across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

About the Opportunity

As our Consultant – Cost & Claims, based in Melbourne, you'll play a key role in supporting TBH's delivery of expert cost management and quantity surveying services across complex infrastructure, construction, and engineering projects. Working closely with senior consultants and industry specialists, you'll contribute to a broad range of services, from cost planning and procurement to contract administration and claims analysis.

You'll be involved in preparing detailed estimates, supporting cost reporting, validating progress claims, and assisting in the development of commercial submissions. This role also offers the opportunity to build capability in the claims and disputes space, where you'll support the analysis of project variations, cost of delays, and time-related claims. Working across both live projects and retrospective reviews, you'll develop a strong understanding of contractual frameworks and cost drivers across sectors such as buildings, infrastructure, and heavy civils.

From day one, you'll be embedded in project teams, contributing directly to client deliverables while sharpening your technical, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. You\'ll gain exposure to the commercial realities of major projects, with the chance to work on both live delivery and forensic analysis, building a strong foundation in cost management and insight into the drivers of complex claims.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of feasibility cost plans, cost benchmarking, and early-stage financial modelling to support project decision-making and investment analysis
• Supporting contract administration processes, including the validation of contractor progress claims, review of cost variations, and ensuring alignment with contract terms and project milestones
• Contributing to the preparation of detailed cost reports and budget monitoring tools, providing senior team members and clients with clear, data-driven insights throughout the project lifecycle
• Assisting with final account preparation and post-construction reconciliations, including life cycle costing and cost close-out documentation
• Preparing procurement-related documentation, including tender schedules, pricing templates and evaluation frameworks, and assisting in tender reviews and contractor selection processes
• Supporting the preparation of expert reports by analysing project data, compiling evidence, and drafting clear, well-structured content for use in commercial advisory and claims contexts
• Assisting in the assessment of project delays and cost impacts, working with senior consultants to analyse time and cost data for use in variation claims and dispute resolution
• Providing technical input on cost and contract-related clauses, and supporting advice to clients on risk mitigation, procurement strategies, and commercial terms
• Collaborating closely with senior team members to develop and deliver high-quality, client-facing outputs across active projects and retrospective assignments
• Building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across infrastructure, building, and heavy civils sectors, ensuring accurate communication and alignment across teams
• Upholding high standards of accuracy and quality in all documentation, reports, and deliverables, performing thorough reviews to ensure factual correctness and consistency

Qualifications

• 1-5 years' relevant experience as a quantity surveyor or in cost roles; with knowledge of claims and disputes (high desirable)
• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Law or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability in analysing and preparing cost claims
• Experience in managing client expectations and demonstrated stakeholder management
• Contributing to and supporting senior leaders in developing expert reports
• Proven experience using software such as Power BI, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project & CostX
• Experience in building, infrastructure, heavy civils (desirable)
• Previous experience in a consultancy setting is highly regarded

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. 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Other

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services and Professional Services

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