Associate Director - Cost Consultancy - Civil Infrastructure

Mace Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced professional to lead cost management for a major infrastructure project. You will oversee large teams, drive performance using KPIs, and ensure strategic business outcomes. The ideal candidate has a degree in quantity surveying or cost management, professional membership, and essential experience in the Middle East. This role offers the chance to work on a landmark development in an inspiring location.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Middle East is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management across diverse sectors.
• Manage large teams to achieve strategic business outcomes.
• Provide leadership that fosters high performance.
• Oversee contract documentation and execution.
• Drive team performance using KPIs.
• Direct valuation processes for cost control.
• Produce monthly post-contract cost reports.
• Evaluate claims and support sustainability goals.

Skills

Cost management

Leadership

Performance management

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in quantity surveying / cost management or equivalent

Professional membership i.e. MRICS or equivalent

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project

Join our exceptional team at the heart of the UAE’s capital and help shape a truly iconic city center development. Be part of an inspiring journey as we deliver world‑class infrastructure comprising external works enhancements, roads, utilities and bridges on an iconic island development in Abu Dhabi. Don’t miss this opportunity to live in Abu Dhabi and work on a landmark destination.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management across diverse sectors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage large teams to achieve strategic business outcomes.
• Provide leadership that fosters high performance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee contract documentation, ensuring proper execution of warranties, bonds, and licenses.
• Drive team performance using KPIs to promote accountability and excellence.
• Direct valuation processes for strong cost control and accurate financial reporting.
• Produce and present monthly post‑contract cost reports to clients.
• Evaluate claims and champion sustainability, supporting net zero carbon goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying / cost management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership i.e. MRICS (or equivalent).
• Middle East experience is essential.

Our Values

Safety first – Going home safe and well: You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus – Deliver on our promise: You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity – Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity – For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.