Technical Associate Director - Cost Management & Digital Delivery

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Dubai is looking for a dynamic professional to lead initiatives in cost planning and project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience and RICS membership. Responsibilities include enhancing project efficiencies, managing pre-contract cost delivery, and coaching team members. This role does not offer remote work and is contracted.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the field.
• Must have pre-contract experience within a consultancy.
• Must have extensive exposure to Cost Planning at all stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to enhance project delivery efficiency.
• Implement and optimize solutions for clear processes.
• Develop training material and coach team members.
• Manage pre-contract cost delivery on projects.

Skills

Cost Planning

Project Delivery Efficiency

Technical Expertise

AI Development

Training and Coaching

Education

QS, Engineering or similar degree

RICS membership

Tools

CostX

BIM

Power BI

Job description

Role Overview

The role is a dynamic position that involves a balanced focus on both internal and external responsibilities (50/50). It is based in the Dubai South office and is pivotal in driving efficiency in pre‑contract delivery and market‑leading digital solutions regionally. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving the efficient and effective use of existing digital tools (CostX BIM Power BI) influencing key stakeholders contributing to Design‑To‑Budget initiatives across BP and fostering a culture of learning and coaching. Additionally, the role will involve engagement with global technical and digital leads and ideally incorporate AI development.

Key Responsibilities (50% Internal Focus)

• Lead initiatives to enhance the efficiency of project delivery particularly in Measurement Cost Planning and BoQ generation.
• Implement and optimize solutions to develop clear processes and improve outcomes.
• Contribute to the implementation and use of GUIDE, including streamlining regional usage training.
• Act as a technical expert within the organization, starting with driving standards in the Dubai South team and other UAE pre‑contract teams, moving onto the wider regional business.
• Develop efficient solutions to provide Design‑to‑Budget obligations on design appointments supporting the organization’s digital transformation goals.
• Develop and refine training material, train and coach team members, liaise with UK and global SMEs to ensure consistency.
• Create and maintain a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
• Guide and contribute to AI development projects, ensuring the integration of cutting‑edge technologies to enhance business operations.

Key Responsibilities (50% External Focus)

• Lead pre‑contract cost management delivery on projects with support from appropriate teams in the UAE.
• Implement and lead by example using solutions developed above.
• Assist and/or lead proposals and bids.
• Assist in building a strong backlog/pipeline with a key focus on repeat work from quality delivery.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the field.
• Must have pre‑contract experience within a consultancy.
• Must have extensive exposure to Cost Planning at all stages.
• RICS membership.
• Experience in operational aspects of a business is beneficial.
• Must have a QS, Engineering or similar degree.

Additional Information

Remote work: No

Employment type: Contract

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