Associate Director

This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to lead commercial and cost management teams across a portfolio of landmark developments in the UAE, including luxury hotels, high-rise towers, mixed-use masterplans, and villa communities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in client-side cost consultancy, experience managing large project teams, and the ability to provide high-level strategic advice to major developers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all commercial aspects of multiple large-scale projects across the region.
• Provide strategic cost and commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle from feasibility and pre-contract through to post-contract delivery.
• Oversee preparation of cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation.
• Manage procurement strategies, tender evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Administer FIDIC or similar contracts, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Act as the primary client interface, building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and developers.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Mentor and develop cost management teams, ensuring consistent delivery of best-in-class consultancy services.
• Support business development activities, including proposals, bids, and presentations.
• Report directly to the Regional Director / Director of Cost Management.

Project Portfolio

Projects span a wide range of prestigious developments, including:

• Luxury hotels and resorts
• High-rise residential and commercial towers
• Mixed-use developments and masterplans
• High-end villa communities and leisure projects
• F&B hospitality projects

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• 15 20 years experience in cost or commercial management roles, including at least 5 years in a senior/leadership capacity.
• Strong background in consultancy-side delivery and client interfacing.
• Proven experience on hospitality, mixed-use, or high-rise developments in the GCC.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• MRICS accreditation required.
• Previous experience in the UAE or wider Middle East essential.