Associate Director, Cost Management

Gleeds; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Associate Director in Riyadh to oversee pre contract cost management in the buildings and real estate sector. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in cost management, with at least 5 years in the GCC, and possess a strong ability to lead teams and manage client relationships effectively. This role involves delivering high-quality services and enhancing the company's cost management capabilities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years cost management experience post MRICS qualification.
• 5+ years experience living and working in the GCC.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams, ensuring compliance with administrative requirements.
• Deliver high quality pre contract cost management services.
• Manage and maintain quality client relationships.

Skills

Cost Management

Client Relationship Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

FRICS or MRICS

Job description

Overview

Associate Director – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Buildings & Real Estate – Pre Contract Cost Management

This is a great opportunity for an experienced MRICS chartered Cost Management Quantity Surveying professional to join as a senior member of Gleeds Arabia, responsible for leading a high profile commission, delivering pre contract quantity surveying services.

Responsibilities

• Effective key stakeholder management
• Ensuring that commissions are managed in accordance with Gleeds processes and procedures (governance and controls).
• Delivering high quality pre contract cost management services ensuring that services meet and exceed our client's requirements.
• Managing and maintaining quality client relationships
• Leading and managing teams, ensuring compliance with administrative requirements (appraisals, training, timesheets etc)
• Managing employees, focusing on retention and development.
• Developing and enhancing Gleeds cost management capability.
• Working harmoniously with other Directors across the region

Who we’re looking for

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• 15+ years cost management experience post MRICS qualification
• 5+ years experience living and working in the GCC
• Extensive experience working and leading cost consultancy
• Detailed knowledge and practical experience of pre contract cost management through concept design to detailed design stage
• Cost Planning, Cost Estimating, Value engineering, BoQ
• Ability to motivate and lead others (including providing support and encouragement)
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments
• Specialist knowledge of Residential, development infrastructure, Commercial, Retail, Leisure, Education
• Demonstrable evidence of delivering services to Clients and managing Client relationships
• Demonstrable experience of timely interfacing with clients and key stakeholders at the highest level

Qualifications

• FRICS or MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), or equivalent
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Native level English language, written and oral
• Arabic language desirable

About us

A world of opportunity. Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 76 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Values

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility