Senior MEP Cost Manager

AESG; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Dubai is seeking an experienced MEP Senior Cost Manager to oversee the commercial and cost management for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing packages. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical engineering background and over 8 years of experience in MEP cost management, specifically focused on electrical systems within the UAE. This role offers significant career opportunities and a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Access to diverse projects

Structured training and mentorship program

Healthy work environment

Team-building activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in MEP cost management.
• Strong understanding of construction costs and market rates within the UAE.
• Demonstrated experience in both pre-contract and post-contract works.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Leader/Project Lead with the delivery of allocated tasks.
• Manage and monitor project budgets, identify cost variances.
• Ensure accurate delivery of all cost-related outputs with minimal supervision.

Skills

Cost management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

CostX

Job description

AESG are currently looking for experienced and driven MEP Senior Cost Manager with a strong mechanical engineering background to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in managing the commercial and cost management aspects of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) packages, with a primary focus on electrical systems across a range of building or infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Team Leader/Project Lead with the delivery of allocated tasks.
• Solid experience and capability of pre-contract services from feasibility through tendering, measurement and pricing of building MEP works and infrastructure utilities for estimating and preparation of Bill of Quantities
• Manage and monitor project budgets, identify cost variances, and report financial risks and opportunities.
• Provide input during design stages to ensure cost-efficient MEP solutions, including value engineering exercises.
• Review and provide commercial insight during procurement and tendering stages.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of all cost-related outputs with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge in post-contract services including interim valuations, payment applications, change control, and assessment of variations.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure accurate delivery within financial constraints.
• Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of the projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years experience in MEP cost management, with demonstrable focus on electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of construction costs and market rates, particularly within the UAE and KSA.
• Demonstrated experience in both pre-contract and post-contract works.
• Proficiency in cost management software CostX proficiency is required.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Professional membership (RICS) is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with building services and infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks across complex projects.
• Knowledge of sustainability, energy efficiency, and smart building technologies is beneficial.

Why join AESG?

AESG is a multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other.

Through our world-class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to outperform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the world\'s most forward-thinking and exciting new developments.

The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do.

As an employee of AESG you can expect:

• Great career opportunities as the company continues to grow, with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients
• Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges
• Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program
• Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings
• Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team-building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment
• To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team.