Cost Manager - TP

Turner & Townsend International Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cost Manager to join their Real Estate team in Abu Dhabi. This role involves supporting various large-scale projects, ensuring effective cost management from pre-contract stages through to construction completion. You will work within a professional and ambitious team, providing excellent service delivery to clients while gaining their trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will significantly impact the success of complex projects in the Real Estate sector. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in cost management roles.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar field.

Responsibilities

• Support Commission Managers with pre and post-contract services.
• Deliver effective cost management from pre-contract to completion.

Skills

Cost Management

Quantity Surveying

Client Relationship Management

Change Management

Measurement and Pricing

Procurement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Job description

To join our Real Estate team in Abu Dhabi 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.

Desired Candidate Profile

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.

Company Industry

• Construction
• Civil Engineering

Department / Functional Area

• Accounts
• Taxation
• Audit
• Company Secretary