Associate Director

NSR Associates; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cost consultancy in the UAE is seeking an Associate Director (COST) to drive their business plan and manage key accounts. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Quantity Surveyor with a minimum of 10 years of experience, including 2-4 years in the UAE market. Strong communication, leadership skills, and the ability to build client relationships are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment, with profitability rewards based on performance.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Autonomy and support from management

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience within the industry.
• Experience in the UAE market with consultancies or contractors.
• Self-starter focused on results.

Responsibilities

• Drive business plan and manage key accounts.
• Responsible for P&L and strategy.
• Build and grow client relationships.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and mentoring

Networking

Client relationship management

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Qualified Quantity Surveyor

Job description

We are seeking an Associate Director (COST) to help drive the business plan for 2026 and beyond. Our client are a boutique &agile Cost Consultancy. Group offers the right Associate Director the chance to make decisions and drive both profit & growth into new regions & sectors alike. You will hands on drive the business managing key accounts, business development, commercial assignments and a cost team.

Working alongside the SLT you will have responsibility for P&L, strategy and the direction of this group in the UAE. The Directors see this person being a qualified Quantity Surveyor with 10 Years post graduate experience and 2-4 Years in the UAE market forconsultancies or contactors. Do you have the soft skills to network and see opportunities that others don\'t ?

The Client

• 9 Years success in the MENA region based from Abu Dhabi
• Currently hold a head count of 26 Fee Earners
• Record in the UAE & International Sectors handling Aviation, Commercial, Hospitality, Healthcare & Industrial
• Range of services - Pre & Post Contract - Cost, Programming, Contract Advice , Claims & Tender Evaluation
• Group operated for 70 Years and delivered services in 72 Countries
• Hold 2,000 Employees across the Globe

Feedback from the client

One of the best parts of the role is the autonomy and trust that the management have placed in me during my tenure. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone that wants to step out of a bigger organization. If you have a genuine business case you will be backed and the group make quick decisions making us fair more nimble and agile that many. To anyone that\'s operated in the Middle East they understanding the importance of making the customer the No1 priority. Your hard work and success will be rewarded through a profit share. This person will have a dotted line into me so they have guidance and support. During my 16 Years in the UAE I have some strong relationships and this person will build on and grow from here.

Clientare seeking someone with the following credentials

• Qualified Quantity Surveyor
• 10 Years experience within the Industry
• UAE experience - do you have a network and understand how business is done? Can you add value & hit the ground running
• Strong communicator - great client facing skills
• Able to lead, mentor and upskill and team
• Capable and assured to hold meaningful conversations with clients to understand their needs and stresses in relation to investments, projects and solutions
• This person must embody teamwork and collaboration
• Would you describe yourself as focused, organized and a self-starter

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