Associate Director - Pre Contract

Turner & Townsend; Abu Dhabi; Híbrido; AED 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director (Cost Management) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will own end-to-end cost management, lead large teams, and drive value creation for major programmes while interfacing with clients across all project phases.

The role requires proven cost/Commercial management experience, MRICS preferred with 10+ years PQE, and strong procurement, reporting, and communication skills in infrastructure environments.

Formación

• Proven cost/commercial management experience in consultancy or client-side environments.
• MRICS qualification preferred with 10+ years PQE.
• Extensive experience on infrastructure major programmes/projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and motivate teams.
• Strong knowledge of procurement routes, value management and commercial processes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end cost management across major programmes and projects, including feasibility, cost planning and procurement strategy.
• Conduct detailed cost analyses and value management to optimise outcomes.
• Manage procurement processes from pre-qualification to contract award with diligence.
• Act as primary client interface, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout all phases.
• Oversee post-contract cost administration, variance management, and valuations.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports to clients with rigorous analysis.
• Drive value engineering and life cycle costing initiatives.
• Negotiate and finalise project accounts, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Mentor cost management teams and pursue new business opportunities.

Conocimientos

Cost management

Leadership

Client interface

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cost reporting

Value engineering

Negotiation

Business development

Risk management

Educación

MRICS qualification

Descripción del empleo

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 112offices worldwide.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Associate Director (Cost Management) to join our dynamic team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of end-to-end cost management service delivery on high-profile, complex projects while serving as the key client interface. You will lead strategic cost initiatives, manage large-scale commissions, and drive value creation through analytical expertise and collaborative leadership. This is an exceptional opportunity for a decisive professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is committed to delivering exceptional results.

• Lead comprehensive cost management activities across major programs and projects, including feasibility studies, cost planning, and procurement strategy development
• Conduct detailed cost analysis and value management assessments, applying innovative techniques to optimize project outcomes and client value
• Manage the complete procurement process, overseeing pre-qualification, enquiry analysis, vendor selection, and contract preparation with meticulous attention to detail
• Serve as the primary client interface, ensuring transparent communication and alignment with project objectives throughout all phases
• Oversee post-contract cost administration, including variance management, change control processes, cost checking, and valuation activities
• Prepare and present comprehensive monthly cost reports to clients, demonstrating analytical rigor and clear communication of financial performance
• Lead value engineering and life cycle costing initiatives to identify cost optimization opportunities
• Negotiate and finalize project accounts, ensuring accuracy and client satisfaction
• Mentor and manage cost management teams, providing supportive guidance and fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment
• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities with existing and prospective clients
• Collaborate with senior leadership on bid development and strategic proposals
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance cost management procedures, templates, and service delivery
• Manage stakeholder relationships across multiple disciplines, demonstrating assertiveness and transparency in all interactions

Qualifications

• Proven Cost/Commercial Management experience, ideally from a Consultancy or client side background
• MRICS qualification preferred with minimum 10 years' Post Qualification Experience (PQE)
• Extensive experience of working on infrastructure major programmes and projects
• Demonstrated experience in leading, managing and motivating teams effectively
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including different procurement routes, value management and value engineering methodologies
• Demonstrable understanding of construction contracts with the ability to provide contractual advice to clients when required
• Proven track record of delivering service excellence to multiple clients
• Ability to drive the commercial agenda for projects and chair commercial meetings
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present clearly and concisely to clients in both formal and informal settings
• Proven track record of building effective, productive and positively engaged teams
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities
• Experience in post-contract administration and cost control
• Solid understanding of procurement processes and stakeholder management
• Strategic thinking and business development experience
• Risk management and change management expertise
• Experience in infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Middle Eastern market and regional project delivery practices is advantageous

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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