Senior Cost Manager - Pre-Contract Real Estate Lead

Turner & Townsend; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Dubai seeks an experienced Senior Cost Manager with a strong pre-contract background in commercial real estate. You will lead cost planning, risk assessments, and reporting to ensure projects stay within scope and budget while upholding quality.

The role requires leadership, stakeholder coordination, and experience in the UAE market. Mentorship of junior cost managers and collaboration with clients are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
• MRICS/AIQS or equivalent accreditation highly preferred.
• 10+ years in cost management with strong pre-contract focus.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• UAE market experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-contract cost management responsibilities.
• Provide advice and support on cost-effective solutions including value engineering.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage contingency budgets.
• Prepare regular reports on projects highlighting budget deviations.
• 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 stakeholders to ensure effective project management.

Skills

Cost management

Pre-contract focus

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Estimating

Tender documentation

Education

QS/Construction Management/Civil Eng degree

MRICS/AIQS accreditation preferred

Tools

CostX

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Dubai seeks an experienced Senior Cost Manager with a strong pre-contract background in commercial real estate. You will lead cost planning, risk assessments, and reporting to ensure projects stay within scope and budget while upholding quality.

The role requires leadership, stakeholder coordination, and experience in the UAE market. Mentorship of junior cost managers and collaboration with clients are key aspects of the position.