Associate Director - Cost Management

AESG; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AESG, a leading consultancy in the Middle East, is seeking an Associate Director for its Cost Management division in Al Khobar. The role involves managing commercial aspects of major construction projects, requiring a strong QS/CM background and MRICS qualification. Join a dynamic team and benefit from a collaborative work environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Opportunities to work on diverse projects

Structured training and mentorship

Focus on health and well-being

Team-building activities and social events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost, contract, and commercial management.
• Experience in delivering pre- and post-contract services across various projects.
• Middle East experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead large teams on pre- and post-contract projects.
• Handle technical and contractual/cost aspects of large construction projects.
• Engage with clients, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Commercial management

Contractual matters

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

MRICS membership

Job description

Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm.

We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore, Dubai, South Africa, Egypt, and Australia, working throughout the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory, and Commissioning, Handover, and Asset Management.

We pride ourselves on being industry leaders in each of the services we offer. Our dedicated team has decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management, and acoustics.

Job Description:

We are seeking an Associate Director to join our Cost Management division. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the commercial management and delivery of consultancy services for major commercial, residential, and hospitality construction projects in Saudi Arabia. This role will primarily focus on the commercial management of large construction projects, handling both technical and contractual/cost aspects, and will be based in Khobar.

The successful candidate should be capable of leading large teams on both pre- and post-contract projects, with experience in performing cost management as part of a wider consultancy team delivering commercial projects. There is significant potential for career progression and rapid development. Candidates must demonstrate relevant recent experience with appropriately sized projects and possess excellent communication skills for engaging with clients, consultants, and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have a technical and experience-based QS/CM background, a solid understanding of various design standards, and the ability to communicate advice effectively. MRICS qualification is required.

Candidate Profile:

• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual matters
• Committed to technical excellence
• High level of technical expertise with experience in complex, prestigious projects
• Motivated, self-driven, with an entrepreneurial outlook
• Excellent relationship-building skills (internal and external)
• Collaborative personality

Essential Skills:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• MRICS membership is required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost, contract, and commercial management
• Experience in delivering all pre- and post-contract services across various projects
• Experience managing contractual activities with clients and consultants
• Middle East experience is essential

Why join AESG?

AESG is a multidisciplinary specialist consultancy offering a unique work environment. We are known for innovative thinking and pushing projects to outperform expectations through smart planning, engineering, and architectural solutions. Our portfolio includes some of the world's most forward-thinking developments.

The success of our company is driven by our people. Our staff are passionate, driven, and love what they do. We foster a collaborative environment that nurtures talent, offers early responsibility, and provides clear career progression pathways.

Employee Benefits:

• Opportunities to work on diverse projects with prestigious clients, accelerating your career growth
• Engagement with some of the world's leading developments and challenging projects
• Structured training and mentorship to support your professional development
• Collaborative technical environment
• Training opportunities tailored to your career interests
• Focus on health and well-being, including team-building activities and social events
• Be part of a dynamic team with a positive culture