Senior Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend International Limited; Tabuk; Remote; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Senior Cost Managers to join their dynamic team in a remote setting. This role focuses on delivering high-quality cost management services for infrastructure and real estate projects in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will possess a strong Quantity Surveying background, ideally with MRICS accreditation, and be adept at managing client relationships while leading a team. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact within a collaborative environment, where your expertise will contribute to the success of complex projects and support the growth of junior staff. If you are passionate about cost management and looking to advance your career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Quantity Surveying with experience in infrastructure or real estate.
• MRICS accreditation preferred, with relevant consultancy experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre and post-contract quantity surveying duties and cost planning.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication.
• Lead a cost management team and oversee junior staff as needed.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Management

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

English Proficiency

Education

Recognised Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS Accreditation

Job description

NB: This role will be based in a remote location

Our pipeline of upcoming projects in Saudi Arabia is strong and we are looking for Senior Cost Managers with both infrastructure, real estate, and natural resources experience to join our team in Tabuk, KSA.

The ideal applicant will have a strong background in Quantity Surveying, ideally gained through the delivery of complex infrastructure or real estate projects. Ideally, you will have worked within a professional consultancy before, but those with a background in other areas, such as experience working for main contractors, are encouraged to apply.

As a Senior Cost Surveyor, you will be able to work independently managing your own deliverables, but also work well as part of a team. You will strive to promote and maintain the highest of professional standards, while supporting junior staff to grow and learn through your knowledge and experience. At times, you may be required to oversee more junior staff, though you will be supported by our senior management team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and develop good relationships with clients and stakeholders internally and externally
• Responsible for pre and post-contract quantity surveying duties
• Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan
• Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, putting the preliminaries together, tender analysis, producing the tender report, and compiling the contractual documents
• Dealing effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change control process
• Producing monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
• Where appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities
• Supporting developing and securing new business opportunities as required.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• A recognised degree qualification in Quantity Surveying (or similar).
• MRICS accreditation or similar (preferred).
• Relevant work experience, ideally in a consultancy environment.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and where appropriate lead a team
• Experience of leading and successfully delivering cost management commissions in the Middle East market
• Experience working on Infrastructure projects
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Highly motivated and driven with a passion for your profession and the difference it can make to your clients.

Company Industry

• Construction
• Civil Engineering

Department / Functional Area

• Accounts
• Taxation
• Audit
• Company Secretary

Keywords

• Senior Cost Manager