
Turner & Townsend
Senior Cost Manager
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
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Job expiry date: 29/06/2025
Job overview
Date posted
15/05/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
29/06/2025
Job description
Turner & Townsend is hiring a Senior Cost Manager in Dubai to lead high-value commissions across real estate sectors including residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use projects. The role requires managing pre- and post-contract services, procurement, estimating, and stakeholder engagement across significant construction projects. Youâll work directly with clients, managing full project lifecycles, ensuring alignment with budgets, and providing professional cost consultancy services. This is a senior, client-facing role that will suit professionals with solid UAE consultancy experience and a strong grasp of the regionâs construction ecosystem.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead cost management delivery from feasibility to post-contract close-out on major real estate projects.
- Produce and present detailed cost plans and reports including tender documentation, bills of quantities, and contractual papers.
- Conduct pre-qualification, tender analysis, and procurement management including contractor negotiations.
- Manage change control processes, evaluate cost variances, and negotiate final accounts.
- Ensure accurate and timely cost checks and valuations are carried out.
- Deliver comprehensive reporting including cost, procurement, and risk analysis to clients and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with contractual procedures and FIDIC forms.
- Oversee and mentor junior cost management staff when leading larger commissions.
- Engage effectively with clients, contractors, and consultants throughout all stages of project delivery.
Experience & skills
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or a closely related field.
- MRICS certification is mandatory.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in cost consultancy.
- Previous UAE experience is required.
- Experience with both pre- and post-contract cost management in large real estate projects.
- Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts and procurement methodologies.
- Consultancy background preferred.
- Proficiency in CostX; familiarity with BIM is a plus.
- Exceptional client communication and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to manage and mentor teams while maintaining service excellence.