Job description

The Senior Cost Manager in Turner & Townsend’s Real Estate team in Dubai is responsible for end-to-end cost management service delivery on a wide range of projects including Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Leisure, and Mixed-Use developments, primarily new build but also fit-out and refurbishment. The role is client-facing, involving estimation, cost planning, production of full Bills of Quantities, tender documentation, and managing procurement processes including pre-qualification, tender queries, analysis, and contractual documents. The position includes post-contract responsibilities such as interim applications, change management, variation valuation, extension of time claims, and negotiation of final accounts. The role requires knowledge and application of FIDIC contracts, interface with clients, contractors, and consultants at all project stages, and leadership of cost management teams where appropriate. Technical expertise in procurement methods, construction industry standards, value management, value engineering, and software tools such as CostX and BIM is required. Prior UAE consultancy experience is essential, along with professional qualifications (MRICS) and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.