Senior Cost Management Director – Infrastructure (Abu Dhabi)

Turner & Townsend International Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend International Limited seeks an Associate Director Cost Management in Abu Dhabi to own end-to-end cost management for high-profile projects. You will lead strategic cost initiatives, manage procurement, and serve as the primary client interface, ensuring value creation and rigorous financial governance.

You will oversee post-contract cost control, prepare monthly performance reports, and mentor teams while pursuing new business opportunities and driving continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proven cost/financial management experience on large programmes and projects.
• MRICS qualification preferred with extensive PQE.
• Experience with procurement routes, value engineering and life-cycle costing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cost management across major programmes and projects.
• Oversee feasibility studies, cost planning and procurement strategy development.
• Manage post‑contract cost administration, variance management and cost validation.
• Present monthly cost reports and drive value through cost optimisation.
• Mentor cost management teams and pursue new business with clients.

Skills

Cost management

Team leadership

Client liaison

Value engineering

Contract administration

Financial analysis

Procurement strategy

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Turner & Townsend International Limited seeks an Associate Director Cost Management in Abu Dhabi to own end-to-end cost management for high-profile projects. You will lead strategic cost initiatives, manage procurement, and serve as the primary client interface, ensuring value creation and rigorous financial governance.

You will oversee post-contract cost control, prepare monthly performance reports, and mentor teams while pursuing new business opportunities and driving continuous improvement