Senior Cost Manager (Post-Contract)

Turner & Townsend International Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 670,000 - 1,116,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend International Limited seeks a detail‑oriented Senior Cost Manager - Post Contract in Dubai to oversee post‑contract services, monitor costs, and analyse expenditures against budgets. You will validate invoices, manage interim applications, and prepare reports with clear financial communication to stakeholders.

The role requires at least 8 years in cost management within construction, UAE experience, and strong Excel skills; MRICS/AIQS or equivalent is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in cost management or post-contract roles in construction.
• UAE construction experience essential.
• MRICS or AIQS or equivalent preferred.
• Proven expertise in cost analysis, budget forecasting, cost control, and financial interpretation.
• Advanced Excel: pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data visualization.
• Experience with cost management software, ERP systems, and project management tools.
• Knowledge of contract administration and compliance, particularly FIDIC forms.
• Excellent organizational and time management with multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication for presenting complex financial information.
• Experience in risk identification and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-contract services and interim applications.
• Monitor post-contract costs and forecast final project costs.
• Review contractor invoices, change orders, and claims for accuracy and compliance.
• Negotiate final accounts and resolve disputes professionally.
• Lead and mentor junior cost analysts on methodologies and best practices.
• Develop and maintain cost forecasting models to identify overruns or savings.

Skills

Cost management

Budget forecasting

Financial interpretation

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Project management tools

FIDIC contracts knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Cost Manager - Post Contract to join our organisation in Dubai United Arab Emirates You will manage post-contract services with confidence handling interim applications change management variation valuations and extension of time claims whilst administering contract procedures in accordance with standard form contracts particularly FIDIC Take personal responsibility for conducting cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects ensuring timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes place across all project stagesAdminister post-contract services and manage interim applications monitor post-contract costs and analyse actual expenditures commitments and forecasted costs to ensure alignment with approved budgetsDeal effectively with post-contract cost variances and manage change control processes including the valuation of variations and assessment of extension of time claims with detailed financial analysis and contractual justificationDevelop and maintain cost forecasting models to predict final project costs and identify potential cost overruns or savings opportunitiesReview and validate contractor invoices change orders and claims for accuracy and contractual compliance before approval and produce post-contract and ad-hoc reports demonstrating clear communication of complex financial informationConduct financial reconciliation between contract terms invoices and accounting records to ensure accuracy and compliance with standard form contracts particularly FIDIC proceduresNegotiate with contractors and agree final accounts ensuring all contractual obligations are satisfied and disputes are resolved professionallyLead and mentor junior cost analysts providing guidance on cost management methodologies contract administration and best practices

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management Civil Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in cost management post-contract administration or similar financial management roles within construction engineering or project-based environments
• Prior UAE construction industry experience is essential
• Professional accreditation such as MRICS AIQS or equivalent is highly preferred
• Proven expertise in cost analysis budget forecasting cost control methodologies and financial interpretation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables VLOOKUP and data visualisation
• Experience with cost management software ERP systems and project management tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration and compliance requirements particularly FIDIC standard forms of contract
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences
• Proficiency in preparing detailed cost reports variance analyses and financial forecasts
• Experience in risk identification and mitigation within a project delivery environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management Civil Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in cost management post-contract administration or similar financial management roles within construction engineering or project-based environments
• Prior UAE construction industry experience is essential
• Professional accreditation such as MRICS AIQS or equivalent is highly preferred
• Proven expertise in cost analysis budget forecasting cost control methodologies and financial interpretation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables VLOOKUP and data visualisation
• Experience with cost management software ERP systems and project management tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration and compliance requirements particularly FIDIC standard forms of contract
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences
• Proficiency in preparing detailed cost reports variance analyses and financial forecasts
• Experience in risk identification and mitigation within a project delivery environment