Cost Manager – Post Contract

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

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a motivated individual to join their Real Estate team in Dubai. This role involves supporting the Commission Manager in providing exceptional service delivery and effective cost management in post-contract stages. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying, with at least 4 years of relevant experience and in-country (UAE) experience. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing business unit with a varied portfolio of projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Commission Manager's responsibilities.
• Provide excellent service delivery to clients.
• Ensure client objectives are met in cost management.

Skills

Real Estate knowledge

Cost consultancy experience

Contract management

Change management processes

Professional approach

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

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.

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 in post contract stages.

Key Experience Requirements

• Good knowledge of and experience in the Real Estate / Property sector working for a professional cost consultancy.
• 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.

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.
• In country (UAE) experience is required.
• Professional membership is an advantage i.e. MRICS.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in similar roles.
• Good knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters.

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