Senior Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend International Limited; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join our Infrastructure team, working on a major aviation program. You will support commission leads in pre-contract contract management, review and draft contracts, and evaluate commercial aspects for tender submissions.

The role requires 5–10 years in contracts, familiarity with standard forms (FIDIC preferred), and professional certifications such as MRICS or MCIArb being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years in pre-contract contract review and negotiation.
• Experience evaluating commercial components of tender submissions.
• Experience with standard forms of contract; FIDIC knowledge preferred.
• MRICS or MCIArb certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts in a pre-contract setting and draft amendments.
• Evaluate commercial aspects of contracts for tender submissions.
• Negotiate contractual terms with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure client objectives are met through effective pre-contract contract management.

Skills

Contract review

Tender evaluation

Contract negotiation

Pre-contract management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Quantity Surveying or related field

MRICS or MCIArb certifications advantageous

Tools

FIDIC training/certification

Job description

Turner amp Townsend is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join our talented Infrastructure team based in Riyadh working on one of our major aviation programs strong SCOPE strong The Senior Cost Manager will support our commission leads in the contracts team in a pre-contract setting

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

Support Commission Managers reviewing contracts in the pre-contract setting and drafting contracts Evaluating commercial aspects of the contract for tender submission Negotiating contractual matters with clients consultants contractors and suppliers Assist in the drafting reviewing and amendment of contracts and associated documentation Ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective pre-contract contract management service strong

KEY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience reviewing contracts within a pre-contract environment
• Experience evaluating the commercial and contractual components of tender submissions
• Experience working with standard forms of contract with FIDIC experience preferred
• Contract drafting experience would be advantageous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.Minimum 5-10 years experience in similar roles.
• Demonstrated experience in pre-contract contract review and negotiation.
• Experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, project management, or consultancy environments preferred.
• Professional certifications such as MRICS, MCIArb, are advantageous.
• FIDIC training or certification is considered a strong advantage.