Senior Cost Manager (Pre contracts)

Currie & Brown; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cost consultancy firm in Dubai seeks a Senior Cost Manager to deliver high-quality cost management and advisory services on various building projects. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Quantity Surveying and MRICS membership, along with experience in large development projects. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Pre- or post-contract experience from a global consultancy required.
• Experience with large developments (hospitality, leisure, residential, retail) preferred.
• Middle East experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Providing accurate cost advice and reporting to clients.
• Managing projects and professional assignments.
• Maintaining clear communication to ensure project success.

Skills

Strong technical writing

Client communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Disciplined approach

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)

Job description

About The Role

Currie & Brown is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join our team in Dubai, in a client-facing capacity, working on various building projects.

The successful candidate will support project leaders in delivering high-quality service, achieving successful client outcomes, sharing knowledge across projects, fostering innovation, and reinforcing our reputation as a preferred service provider.

What will you be doing?

• Providing accurate cost advice and reporting to clients
• Managing projects, commissions, and professional assignments
• Setting objectives and priorities proactively, working effectively within a team
• Maintaining clear communication to ensure project success; liaising with managers for financial control
• Undertaking cost management services with minimal supervision
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and on time
• Supporting team leaders in project cost management
• Representing the company professionally; building strong client relationships through meetings, negotiations, and correspondence

What do you need?

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
• Pre- or post-contract experience from a global consultancy
• Experience with large developments (hospitality, leisure, residential, retail, etc.)
• Middle East experience is preferred
• Strong technical writing, client communication skills
• Well-organized, diligent, proactive, assertive, disciplined, and commercially aware

About You

About Us

Why choose Currie & Brown?

We prioritize long-term commitments, are compassionate and inclusive, and invest in our people’s futures. Whether you aim to work internationally, progress your career, or explore new sectors, we support your goals with advice, support, and development opportunities. Many of our staff have built successful careers here over many years.

We offer structured career paths and facilitate international mobility through permanent or secondment opportunities.

We believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, recognizing that diverse backgrounds foster innovation and success. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Backed by our parent company Dar Group, we operate as a truly independent business, empowering our people to make agile decisions and collaborate with top industry partners.

Our comprehensive benefits packages are tailored to our global regions, offering rewards suitable for all levels of experience.