Senior Cost Manager MEP

JLL; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate firm is seeking an experienced Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor in Dubai to provide expert technical and commercial support for a data center project. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in contract management and a strong background in MEP projects, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and monitoring cost performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years experience in contract and cost management.
• Minimum 3 years in a senior QS role managing complex MEP projects.
• Strong knowledge of regional construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain cost management system in real-time.
• Negotiate ROM/variation values with contractors.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations.

Skills

CostX measurement software

Advanced Microsoft Excel

BIM software familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best most talented people and empowering them to thrive grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves

We are seeking an experienced Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Abu Dhabi for a data center project providing expert technical and commercial support across all project phases. This role requires a qualified engineer with comprehensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems combined with strong commercial acumen to manage costs contracts and procurement activities from inception to completion.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Update and maintain the Employers electronic cost management system in real-time
• Negotiate and agree ROM/variation values with contractors (subject to Employer approval)
• Coordinate assist and the change management process for all variations and instructions; Review and assist/respond to contractor RFIs variations and change requests
• Provide early warning advice / ROM on potential cost overruns or opportunities and prepare substantiation for proposed variation orders for Employer approval
• Chair commercial budget and cost meetings
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and Key Performance Indicators
• Maintain register of variation orders with approval status and costs
• Maintain and monitor registers of insurances bonds guarantees and payments with status and relevant details
• Monitor and report on cost performance against the Project Budget
• Maintain comprehensive records of all commercial correspondence and documentation
• Monitor and update the Risk and Opportunity Register with cost implications

Desired or preferred experience and technical skills

• CostX measurement softwareor similar Advanced proficiency in digital takeoff and measurement.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and project management software.
• Familiarity with BIM software and MEP modeling tools.
• Experience with cost databases and benchmarking tools.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management Engineering or related field
• Minimum 8-10 yearsexperience in contract and cost management within the Middle East construction market.
• Minimum 3 yearsin a senior QS role managing complex MEP projects.
• Strong knowledge of regional construction contracts (FIDIC EPC design and build).

Location

On-site Dubai ARE

If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!