Senior Cost Manager – Dubai Fit-Out & Budget Leader

Turner & Townsend; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager or Senior Cost Manager to join our Dubai team. You will manage project costs, budgets and financial performance for fit-out projects across all contract stages, collaborating with clients, stakeholders and contractors to ensure cost efficiency and alignment with project objectives.

The role covers pre-contract cost planning, tendering, post-contract applications and value engineering, with leadership responsibilities at senior level to

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• MRICS or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 7+ years' cost management experience in fit-out/construction.
• Experience in UAE construction market is essential.
• Consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven expertise in cost estimation, budgeting and financial analysis.
• Strong proficiency with CostX, ERP systems and Excel; BIM knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-contract services including feasibility studies, cost planning, BOQs and tender docs.
• Develop, monitor and control budgets and cost estimates from inception to completion.
• Oversee procurement across various methods to optimise project costs.
• Administer contracts per standard forms (FIDIC preferred) and manage cost risks.
• Lead post-contract activities: interim claims, change management and valuations.
• Conduct cost reconciliation, variance analysis and financial forecasting.
• Prepare reports (Estimate, Cost, Procurement, Tender) for stakeholders.
• Communicate cost performance metrics to senior management.
• For Senior level: oversee multiple projects, mentor junior staff, provide strategic cost guidance.

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

MRICS or equivalent

Tools

CostX

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

BIM

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Manager or Senior Cost Manager to join our Dubai team. You will manage project costs, budgets and financial performance for fit-out projects across all contract stages, collaborating with clients, stakeholders and contractors to ensure cost efficiency and alignment with project objectives.

The role covers pre-contract cost planning, tendering, post-contract applications and value engineering, with leadership responsibilities at senior level to