Assistant Cost Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks an Assistant Cost Manager to support pre-contract cost management across diverse construction projects. You will develop cost plans, benchmark budgets, review designs for cost implications, and assist with tendering and procurement while collaborating with senior team members and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years of Quantity Surveying or cost management experience, strong numerical skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying or related field is required.
• Experience in pre/post-contract cost management and procurement processes.
• Strong numerical, analytical and communication skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare feasibility estimates, cost plans, budgets and benchmarking with precision.
• Develop and maintain project cost plans through design stages from concept to detail.
• Review design information for cost implications and support value engineering.
• Prepare cost reports and procurement packages in line with standards.
• Assist tender strategy development and evaluate contractor quotations.
• Support procurement activities and provide commercial recommendations.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Budgeting

Cost planning

Tendering

Procurement

Excel

MS Office

Communication

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil/Cost Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Cost management software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

We\'re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Cost Manager to join our dynamic team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you\'ll support the delivery of comprehensive pre-contract cost management services across diverse construction projects from inception through design completion. Working closely with senior team members and project stakeholders, you\'ll develop your technical, commercial, and client management expertise while contributing meaningfully to project success.

• Prepare feasibility estimates, cost plans, budgets, and benchmarking exercises with precision and attention to detail
• Develop and maintain project cost plans throughout various design stages, from concept through detailed design
• Review design information and identify potential cost implications; support value engineering and cost optimization initiatives
• Prepare cost reports and financial summaries that inform project viability and investment decisions
• Prepare tender documentation, bills of quantities, and procurement packages in compliance with project requirements and industry standards
• Assist with tender strategy development and commercial assessments; review contractor and supplier quotations for completeness and value alignment
• Support procurement activities and provide recommendations for contract awards based on commercial analysis

Client & Stakeholder Support

• Participate in client meetings, project workshops, and cost review sessions to maintain strong relationships and gather requirements
• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and commercial recommendations for client approval
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders under senior guidance to ensure alignment on cost objectives

Project Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate project cost records, procurement documentation, and cost management reports
• Support cost management systems, reporting processes, and project governance requirements
• Assist in developing cost databases and benchmarking information for organizational learning and future project reference

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Building Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline

Required Experience

• 1-5 years of professional experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or Construction Consultancy
• Demonstrated experience supporting both pre-contract and post-contract cost management services
• Strong understanding of quantity surveying and construction cost management principles
• Proficiency in cost planning, budgeting, cost control, and procurement processes
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to analyze complex cost data and present findings clearly
• Effective time management, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving capability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cost management software and project management tools
• Professional certification or membership in relevant quantity surveying or cost management bodies
• Knowledge of UAE construction industry practices and regulations

Additional Information

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