MEP Cost Manager – UAE/GCC Projects

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks an experienced MEP Cost Manager to provide rate-based cost assurance from tender to final account in Abu Dhabi. Strong system knowledge and UAE GCC market insight are essential.

Responsibilities include pre- and post-contract cost control, rate build-ups, and procurement tracking. MRICS is preferred; 8 years in MEP QS with GCC experience is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Building Services Engineering.
• MRICS preferred.
• 8 years in MEP quantity surveying.
• 5 years in the GCC on large complex projects.
• Proven ability to build, deconstruct and defend MEP rates and productivity.
• Sound knowledge of major MEP systems, equipment and drawings.
• Costing systems experience; CostX or similar and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Take off and structure MEP BOQs against drawings and specs.
• Benchmark MEP rates from first principles; labour, materials, plant.
• Obtain and validate supplier quotations against UAE GCC market pricing.
• Analyse tender returns for scope gaps and unbalanced rates.
• Advise on cost impact of design development and VE options with the team.
• Assess interim payment applications and invoicing requirements.
• Evaluate variations and claims for entitlement and quantum.
• Manage provisional sums and procurement flows; track savings.

Skills

MEP cost management

Rate benchmarking

Tender analysis

Variations & claims assessment

Excel advanced

Project cost control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS preferred

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks an experienced MEP Cost Manager to provide rate-based cost assurance from tender to final account in Abu Dhabi. Strong system knowledge and UAE GCC market insight are essential.

Responsibilities include pre- and post-contract cost control, rate build-ups, and procurement tracking. MRICS is preferred; 8 years in MEP QS with GCC experience is required.