Cost Manager - MEP

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

Job summary

A leading cost consultancy in Abu Dhabi seeks a skilled Quantity Surveyor who will support the Commission Managers and ensure excellent service delivery to clients. Responsibilities include managing post-contract cost variances, ensuring the accuracy of detailed reports, and effective interface with clients and contractors. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in the industry, a degree in Quantity Surveying, and knowledge of CostX. This is a full-time position requiring strong confidence and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in similar roles, local experience required.
• Professional approach and confident in performing your role.
• Strong knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Support Commission Managers with allocated tasks.
• Ensure accuracy of work produced.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and consultants.

Skills

Good knowledge of Real Estate / Property sector

Experience with standard form contracts

Procurement experience

Confident client-facing skills

Ability to manage cost variances

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Professional membership (MRICS)

Tools

CostX

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

To support the Commission Managers 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.
• Experience of postcontract 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

• 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.
• Professional membership is an advantage i.e. MRICS.
• Minimum 5 years experience in similar roles. Local experience is a must.
• Good knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters.
• Knowledge of CostX (BIM experience is an advantage).

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Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime