Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Dubai is seeking a talented Cost Manager to join their Real Estate team. The successful candidate will support large and complex projects, ensuring client objectives are met through effective cost management. Applicants should have at least 4 years of relevant experience in the UAE, a degree in Quantity Surveying, and knowledge of CostX. A professional membership is preferred but not mandatory. This role offers growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in similar roles.
• In-country (UAE) experience required.
• Professional membership MRICS is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support Commission Managers in project tasks.
• Deliver excellent client service.
• Produce accurate Bills of Quantities.
• Manage post-contract cost variances.

Skills

Knowledge of Real Estate / Property sector

Measurement of building and MEP works

Experience with standard form contracts

Procurement experience

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Tools

CostX

Job description

Company 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.

Job Description

To join our Real Estate team in Dubai working on a wide range of projects, often large and complex, which could include Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Leisure and Master Plan developments.

Projects are primarily new build but could include fit out and refurbishment.

With a market leading client base and a varied portfolio of projects, this is an exciting time to join the growing business unit and develop a career with Turner & Townsend.

You will be working within a professional and ambitious team, where you will receive excellent support but also have the opportunity to demonstrate working on your own initiative.

SCOPE :

Cost Managers support our commission leads in varying types and sizes of projects either in the pre-contract estimating stages or post contract on site. Our projects can be complex and of significant size and value.

Main Purpose of Role

• To support the Commission Manager’s, taking responsibility for allocated tasks.
• To provide excellent service delivery to clients, gain their trust and enhance our reputation.
• To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service from pre contract to construction completion.

KEY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Good knowledge of and experience in the Real Estate / Property sector working for a professional cost consultancy.
• Solid experience and capability of pre-contract services from feasibility through to tendering, measurement and pricing of building and MEP works for estimating and preparation of Bills of Quantities.
• Experience of post-contract services, interim applications, change management processes and variation valuation.
• Experience of working with standard form contracts, FIDIC preferred and knowledge of contract procedures.
• Professional approach and confident in performing your role.
• Ability to work with contractors personnel with confidence and assurance.
• Procurement experience would be an advantage as well as experience in client facing.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Excellent measurement capability for building works and / or MEP works, accuracy and efficiency are essential.
• Knowledge of market prices and pricing of building works and / or MEP works.
• Production of full Bills of Quantities.
• Dealing effectively with post contract cost variances, change control processes and interim applications, where applicable.
• Taking personal responsibility for ensuring accuracy of work produced.
• Assisting the commission lead to ensure accurate and timely production of information and reports.
• Interfacing with the client, contractors and other consultants, where applicable.
• A desire to progress your career to the next level.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• In country (UAE) experience is required.
• Professional membership is an advantage MRICS.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in similar roles.
• Good knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters.
• Knowledge of CostX is required.

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