Senior Cost Manager - Dubai Fit-Out Excellence

Turner & Townsend; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Dubai seeks an experienced Cost Manager/Senior Cost Manager to lead cost control, budgeting, and financial performance across fit-out projects from inception to completion.

You will collaborate with project teams, clients, and contractors, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance with objectives. This role offers pre- and post-contract cost management exposure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years' cost management experience in fit‑out, interior design, or construction projects.
• Prior experience working in the UAE construction market is essential.
• Prior consultancy experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven expertise in cost estimation, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Strong proficiency with cost management software (CostX preferred), ERP systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modelling) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-contract services including feasibility studies, cost planning, Bills of Quantities preparation, and tender documentation
• Develop, monitor, and control project budgets and cost estimates from inception through completion, conducting detailed measurement and cost analysis
• Manage procurement processes across different procurement methods, including vendor quotations, supplier negotiations, and tender documentation to optimise project costs
• Administer contract procedures in accordance with standard form contracts (FIDIC preferred), ensuring cost compliance and identifying potential financial risks
• Manage post-contract services including interim applications, change management, variation valuations, and extension of time claims
• Conduct cost reconciliation, variance analysis, and financial forecasting to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Prepare specialised reports including Estimate, Cost, Procurement, and Tender reports for project stakeholders and management
• Communicate cost performance metrics and financial updates to senior management and project teams with professional presentation skills
• For Senior Cost Manager level: Oversee multiple projects, mentor junior cost staff, and provide strategic cost management guidance

Skills

Cost management

Budget control

Cost estimation

BIM

CostX

ERP systems

Excel

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Education

MRICS (preferred)

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

BIM

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Dubai seeks an experienced Cost Manager/Senior Cost Manager to lead cost control, budgeting, and financial performance across fit-out projects from inception to completion.

You will collaborate with project teams, clients, and contractors, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance with objectives. This role offers pre- and post-contract cost management exposure in a fast-paced environment.