Senior Cost Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-contract cost management responsibilities
• Provide advice and support on cost-effective solutions, including value engineering
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure contingency budgets are managed appropriately
• Prepare regular reports on projects highlighting any deviations from the budget
• Review and analyze project costs, including Preliminaries, Overheads, and materials
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory bodies
• Mentor and train junior cost managers
• Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders to ensure the project is managed effectively

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years in cost management with a strong focus on pre-contract
• Mandatory UAE market experience
• Proficiency in cost planning, estimating, and tender documentation
• Strong understanding of measurement methods such as NRM, POMI, or CESMM
• Skilled in measurement software like CostX
• Professional accreditation (MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent) preferred

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.