Cost Manager TP

Turner & Townsend; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 268,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Manager in Abu Dhabi to support our Commission Managers through pre-contract estimation and post-contract cost control. The role emphasizes producing accurate Bills of Quantities, interfacing with clients and contractors, and ensuring timely reporting across building and MEP works in the UAE.

The candidate should have a degree in Quantity Surveying, UAE experience, and familiarity with CostX; MRICS is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• In UAE, local experience is required.
• Experience with pre-contract measurement, pricing and BOQ preparation.
• Proficient with standard forms contracts (FIDIC preferred).

Responsibilities

• Produce full Bills of Quantities with accuracy.
• Support Commission Managers and ensure timely information for reports.
• Interface with clients, contractors and other consultants.
• Manage post-contract cost variances and interim applications.
• Assist in measurement and pricing of building and MEP works.

Skills

Pre-contract services

Bill of Quantities

Post-contract cost management

Client facing

Procurement experience

MRICS (preferred)

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS membership (advantage)

In-country UAE experience (required)

Tools

CostX

Job description

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 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.

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 i.e. 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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time