Senior Cost Manager (Pre-contract)

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

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the UAE seeks an experienced Senior Cost Manager to lead pre-contract cost management across complex commercial real estate projects. You will advise on value engineering, conduct risk assessments, prepare cost reports, review preliminaries and materials, and mentor junior cost professionals while coordinating with clients and stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget.

Strong communication skills and MRICS or AIQS accreditation are highly preferred, with a track

Qualifications

• 10 years in cost management with a strong focus on pre-contract.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in client-facing roles and stakeholder coordination.
• Understanding of local cost benchmarks.
• GCC/UAE market experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-contract cost management responsibilities.
• Provide advice and support on cost-effective solutions including value engineering.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure contingency budgets are managed appropriately.
• Prepare regular reports on projects highlighting any deviations from the budget.
• Review and analyze project costs including Preliminaries Overheads and materials.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards client requirements and regulatory bodies.
• Mentor and train junior cost managers.
• Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders to ensure the project is managed effectively.

Skills

Cost management

Pre-contract experience

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Stakeholder coordination

Risk assessment

Cost reporting

Tender documentation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Civil Engineering

MRICS / AIQS or equivalent

Tools

CostX

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate should have extensive pre-contract experience and a strong background in real estate sector with a focus on commercial real estate.

You will play a key role in ensuring our projects are delivered within scope on time and within budget while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities:

• Lead pre-contract cost management responsibilities.
• Provide advice and support on cost-effective solutions including value engineering.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure contingency budgets are managed appropriately.
• Prepare regular reports on projects highlighting any deviations from the budget.
• Review and analyze project costs including Preliminaries Overheads and materials.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards client requirements and regulatory bodies.
• Mentor and train junior cost managers.
• Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders to ensure the project is managed effectively.

Education:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional accreditation (e.g. MRICS AIQS or equivalent) is highly preferred.

Experience:

• 10 years in cost management with a strong focus on pre-contract.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in client-facing roles and stakeholder coordination.
• Understanding of local cost benchmarks.
• GCC/UAE market experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in cost planning estimating and tender documentation.
• Ability to present cost strategies and reports to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of various methods of measurement (e.g. NRM POMI CESMM).
• Skilled in measurement software such as CostX or similar.

Leadership:

• Ability to lead cost management activities across multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time