Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Rail

Mace; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Mace in the UAE is driving major rail, metro and other transport infrastructure programmes, delivering complex projects across the lifecycle. We seek a senior cost management professional to lead commercially focused delivery and shape financial performance on flagship schemes.

You will develop cost plans, oversee procurement and contract administration, and provide governance‑level reporting. Join a team that values safety, collaboration and sustainable delivery in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in the applicable discipline.
• Demonstrated experience on rail, metro, high-speed rail or comparable major infrastructure programmes.
• Strong client-facing, analytical, written communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Knowledge of relevant delivery processes, standards, systems and governance for the role.
• Professional membership, chartership or specialist certification preferred where applicable.
• UAE or wider GCC experience is advantageous but should not replace demonstrable technical and delivery competence.

Responsibilities

• Leads the delivery of cost management services across the project lifecycle, providing robust commercial advice and supporting successful client outcomes.
• Develops and maintains cost plans, estimates and financial forecasts, ensuring effective cost control and alignment with project objectives and budgets.
• Manages procurement activities, including tendering, analysis, contract preparation and supplier engagement, driving value and informed commercial decision‑making.
• Oversees contract administration, valuations, variations and final account settlement, ensuring commercial matters are managed effectively and in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Provides accurate cost reporting, financial analysis and performance insights, supporting governance, transparency and informed stakeholder decision‑making.
• Identifies and manages commercial risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation measures and value engineering solutions to protect and enhance project performance.
• Builds collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders, promoting service excellence and trusted commercial partnerships.
• Develops high‑performing teams through mentoring, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, while championing Safety first, sustainability and responsible business practices.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Procurement

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Rail sector experience

Leadership

Rail project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Professional membership / chartership

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project

The UAE continues to invest heavily in world‑class transportation infrastructure, with rail playing a pivotal role in connecting communities, supporting economic growth and enabling sustainable mobility across the country. From major passenger rail initiatives to freight, metro and integrated transport programmes, the sector is creating exciting opportunities for professionals passionate about delivering complex infrastructure projects.

Whether your expertise lies in project management, programme management, planning, commercial management, engineering, design management, project controls or delivery leadership, we’d be delighted to connect and discuss how your experience could align with upcoming opportunities in this growing sector.

Estimating, measurement, tendering, valuations, change assessment, forecasting and final accounts.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leads the delivery of cost management services across the project lifecycle, providing robust commercial advice and supporting successful client outcomes.
• Develops and maintains cost plans, estimates and financial forecasts, ensuring effective cost control and alignment with project objectives and budgets.
• Manages procurement activities, including tendering, analysis, contract preparation and supplier engagement, driving value and informed commercial decision‑making.
• Oversees contract administration, valuations, variations and final account settlement, ensuring commercial matters are managed effectively and in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Provides accurate cost reporting, financial analysis and performance insights, supporting governance, transparency and informed stakeholder decision‑making.
• Identifies and manages commercial risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation measures and value engineering solutions to protect and enhance project performance.
• Builds collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders, promoting service excellence and trusted commercial partnerships.
• Develops high‑performing teams through mentoring, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, while championing Safety first, sustainability and responsible business practices.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in the applicable discipline.
• Demonstrated experience on rail, metro, high‑speed rail or comparable major infrastructure programmes.
• Strong client‑facing, analytical, written communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Knowledge of relevant delivery processes, standards, systems and governance for the role.
• Professional membership, chartership or specialist certification preferred where applicable.
• UAE or wider GCC experience is advantageous but should not replace demonstrable technical and delivery competence.

Our values

Safety first – Going home safe and well

We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well‑being in every team.

Client focus – Deliver on our promise

We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long‑term relationships with our clients.

Integrity – Always do the right thing

We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity – For our people to excel

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part‑time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.