Lead Senior Cost Manager (Pre Contract)

Turner & Townsend; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Dubai seeks an experienced Senior Cost Manager with a strong pre-contract background in commercial real estate. You will lead cost planning, risk assessments, and reporting to ensure projects stay within scope and budget while upholding quality.

The role requires leadership, stakeholder coordination, and experience in the UAE market. Mentorship of junior cost managers and collaboration with clients are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
• MRICS/AIQS or equivalent accreditation highly preferred.
• 10+ years in cost management with strong pre-contract focus.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• UAE market experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-contract cost management responsibilities.
• Provide advice and support on cost-effective solutions including value engineering.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage contingency budgets.
• Prepare regular reports on projects highlighting budget deviations.
• Review and analyze project costs including preliminaries, overheads and materials.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, client requirements and regulatory bodies.
• Mentor and train junior cost managers.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure effective project management.

Skills

Cost management

Pre-contract focus

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Estimating

Tender documentation

Education

QS/Construction Management/Civil Eng degree

MRICS/AIQS accreditation preferred

Tools

CostX

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate should have extensive pre-contract experience and a strong background in real estate sector with a focus on commercial real estate.

You will play a key role in ensuring our projects are delivered within scope on time and within budget while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities:

• Lead pre-contract cost management responsibilities.
• Provide advice and support on cost-effective solutions including value engineering.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure contingency budgets are managed appropriately.
• Prepare regular reports on projects highlighting any deviations from the budget.
• Review and analyze project costs including Preliminaries Overheads and materials.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards client requirements and regulatory bodies.
• Mentor and train junior cost managers.
• Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders to ensure the project is managed effectively.

Qualifications :

Education:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional accreditation (e.g. MRICS AIQS or equivalent) is highly preferred.

Experience:

• 10 years in cost management with a strong focus on pre-contract.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in client-facing roles and stakeholder coordination.
• Understanding of local cost benchmarks.
• UAE market experience is mandatory.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in cost planning estimating and tender documentation.
• Ability to present cost strategies and reports to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of various methods of measurement (e.g. NRM POMI CESMM).
• Skilled in measurement software such as CostX or similar.

Leadership:

• Ability to lead cost management activities across multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time