Senior Cost Manager, Civil Infra (UAE) – Budgets & FIDIC

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International is seeking a highly experienced Cost Controller/Quantity Surveyor for UAE projects. You will develop and maintain budgeting and cost-control systems, review variations, and manage post-contract activities including payments and claims using FIDIC contracts. A UAE background and Chartered QS are preferred, with strong client relationships and contractual knowledge. Hill offers challenging civil infrastructure assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering QS or a relevant field.
• 10–12 years of relevant experience.
• Must have prior UAE region experience.
• Chartered QS certification preferred.
• Knowledge of costs and FIDIC.
• Proven experience in medium to large-scale civil infrastructure projects in the UAE/Middle East.
• Strong understanding of contracts and financial controls.
• Strong interpersonal and teamworking skills.
• Ability to develop strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems for budgeting, cost control, estimating and reporting.
• Review construction project activities, variations and submits them for Management approval.
• Ensure procedures for cost estimating and control for variations are included in tender specifications (pre-contract stage).
• Oversee post-contract activities including payment applications, variations, EOT, claims support in dispute resolution and final accounts, often using FIDIC contracts.
• Deliver accurate cost reports, forecasts and financial analysis to senior management and project teams.
• Identify cost risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Review cost estimates from Consultants/Contractors for compliance with agreements, contract drawings, specifications and company requirements.
• Review Bill of Quantities prepared by Design Consultants and Contractors for accuracy in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Verify and update project control budgets for Management approval.
• Prepare and review final project cost forecasts including variations and commitments.
• Maintain and update cost data to evaluate submitted cost estimates by Contractors/Consultant.
• Review final cost reports, asset registers and project close-out reports for compliance with contract requirements.
• Review and certify progress payments with the project team.
• Validate and prepare Change Requests, Variation Orders, Claims and related documents.
• Perform other similar or related duties as assigned.
• Ensure overall compliance with Hill International Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Contract understanding

FIDIC knowledge

Teamwork

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or QS

Job description

Hill International is seeking a highly experienced Cost Controller/Quantity Surveyor for UAE projects. You will develop and maintain budgeting and cost-control systems, review variations, and manage post-contract activities including payments and claims using FIDIC contracts. A UAE background and Chartered QS are preferred, with strong client relationships and contractual knowledge. Hill offers challenging civil infrastructure assignments.