Senior Cost Manager

redfish solutions ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor with 8+ years’ consultancy experience in cost management and procurement advisory is sought to lead pre-contract and post-contract services in a Dubai-based team. Strong CostX proficiency, MRICS status preferred, and ability to manage multiple high-profile projects are essential.

Candidates should be degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and a track record of delivering cost plans,

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• MRICS qualification or current progression towards chartership preferred.
• Minimum 8 years' experience; 10+ years highly desirable.
• Consultancy experience in cost management/quantity surveying.
• Strong knowledge of pre-contract and post-contract services.
• Experience using CostX is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost management services across the full project lifecycle.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates and feasibility studies.
• Undertake tender documentation, tender analysis and procurement advice.
• Manage valuations, payment applications and cost reporting.
• Assess and negotiate variations and change control.
• Prepare final accounts and support project close-out.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and contractors to ensure delivery.
• Assist in maintaining high standards of commercial and contractual advice.

Skills

MRICS

CostX

Pre-contract

Post-contract

Stakeholder mgmt

Client liaison

Analytical skills

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

CostX

Job description

An established international cost consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Dubai team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious quantity surveying professional to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across the Middle East.

The successful candidate will have experience across both pre-contract and post-contract cost management services and will be looking to develop their career within a collaborative and professional consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver cost management services throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates and feasibility studies.
• Undertake tender documentation, tender analysis and procurement advice.
• Manage valuations, payment applications and cost reporting.
• Assess and negotiate variations and change control.
• Prepare final accounts and support project close-out.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Assist in maintaining high standards of commercial and contractual advice.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' experience, with 10+ years' experience being highly desirable.
• Consultancy experience in cost management/quantity surveying.
• Strong knowledge of both pre-contract and post-contract services.
• Experience using CostX is highly desirable.
• MRICS qualified or currently working towards chartership is preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.