MEP Cost Lead – Abu Dhabi Projects & Tender Expertise

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced MEP Cost Manager to provide independent, rate-based cost assurance from tender to final account, backed by strong system knowledge and UAE/GCC market insight.

You will lead pre- and post-contract activities, build MEP cost models, analyse tenders, validate quotations, and manage variations, interim payments, and cost-to-complete reports with the project team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Building Services Engineering.
• MRICS qualification preferred.
• 8+ years in MEP quantity surveying, 5+ in GCC on large projects.
• Proven ability to build, deconstruct and defend MEP rates and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Pre Contract: take off and structure MEP BOQs; benchmark rates; validate quotations; analyse tender returns; advise on cost impact of design development and VE options.
• Post Contract: assess interim payments; evaluate variations and claims; manage provisional sums and procurement flows; prepare cost reports and forecasts.

Skills

MEP cost estimation

Cost benchmarking

Excel advanced

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Building Services Engineering

MRICS preferred

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced MEP Cost Manager to provide independent, rate-based cost assurance from tender to final account, backed by strong system knowledge and UAE/GCC market insight.

You will lead pre- and post-contract activities, build MEP cost models, analyse tenders, validate quotations, and manage variations, interim payments, and cost-to-complete reports with the project team.