
Turner & Townsend
Cost Manager – Post Contract
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 26/03/2026
Job overview
Date posted
09/02/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
26/03/2026
Job description
The Cost Manager – Post Contract role at Turner & Townsend in Dubai supports Commission Managers by taking responsibility for allocated post-contract cost management tasks within the real estate and property sector. Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company operating across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, delivering programme, project, cost, asset, and commercial management services, along with controls, performance, procurement, supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions. In this role, the Cost Manager is responsible for delivering an effective cost management service during post-contract stages to ensure client objectives are met, providing excellent service delivery, gaining client trust, and enhancing the company’s reputation. The position requires hands-on involvement in post-contract services including interim applications, change management processes, variation valuation, and managing cost variances. The role involves working with standard form contracts, with FIDIC contracts preferred, applying knowledge of contract procedures, and interfacing with clients, contractors, and other consultants. Accuracy, professionalism, and strong technical understanding of construction and real estate cost matters are essential, along with the ability to work confidently with contractor personnel. The role is based in Dubai and requires in-country UAE experience, offering an opportunity for career progression within a global cost consultancy environment.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Support Commission Managers by taking responsibility for allocated post-contract cost management tasks
- Ensure client objectives are met through the delivery of effective cost management services during post-contract stages
- Manage post-contract cost variances, change control processes, and interim applications where applicable
- Prepare and manage variation valuations in accordance with contract requirements and procedures
- Take personal responsibility for ensuring the accuracy and quality of all cost management work produced
- Assist the commission lead to ensure accurate and timely production of cost information and reports
- Interface effectively with clients, contractors, and other consultants throughout the post-contract phase
- Maintain a professional approach and work confidently with contractor personnel
- Demonstrate a commitment to career progression within cost management and quantity surveying
Experience & skills
- Hold a degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or a similar discipline
- Have a minimum of four years’ experience in a similar post-contract cost management or quantity surveying role
- Demonstrate good knowledge and experience within the real estate or property sector working for a professional cost consultancy
- Possess experience delivering post-contract services including interim applications, change management processes, and variation valuation
- Have experience working with standard form contracts, with FIDIC contracts preferred, and a strong understanding of contract procedures
- Demonstrate good knowledge of the construction industry and related technical matters
- Have in-country experience within the United Arab Emirates
- Hold or be working towards professional membership such as MRICS, which is considered an advantage
- Exhibit the ability to work confidently and professionally with contractor personnel and project stakeholders