Cost Manager Cost Planning (Dubai)

About the role

A fantastic opportunity to join our talented Cost Planning team in our Dubai Head Office as a Cost Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and client-focused Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the delivery of pre-contract services for a diverse range of prestigious new construction projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Duties & Responsibilities:

As a Cost Manager within our Pre-Contract team, your responsibilities will encompass the full spectrum of pre-contract activities, including but not limited to:

• Developing detailed and accurate cost estimates at various stages of project development, from feasibility studies to detailed design.
• Creating and managing robust cost plans, ensuring projects remain within budget and providing proactive cost control measures.
• Performing accurate and efficient quantity take-offs from architectural and engineering drawings.
• Preparing comprehensive and well-structured Bills of Quantities in various formats to facilitate the tendering process.
• Developing and managing project cash flow projections to support financial planning and control.
• Preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive tender documents, including instructions to tenderers, forms of tender, and contract conditions.
• Assisting in the preparation and review of various forms of construction contracts and sub-contracts.
• Identifying and implementing value engineering opportunities to optimize project costs without compromising quality or functionality.
• Conducting thorough benchmarking analysis of project costs against comparable projects to ensure competitiveness and identify potential savings.
• Providing strategic procurement advice to clients, including the selection of appropriate procurement routes and contractor selection processes.
• Developing compelling proposals for consultancy services and drafting clear and comprehensive consultancy agreements.
• Providing pre-contract commercial and contractual advice to clients.

Key Skills & Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience working as a Quantity Surveyor with a significant focus on pre-contract activities.
• Extensive experience in measuring and taking off quantities across various building and infrastructure project types.
• Proven ability to prepare accurate and detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Strong proficiency in developing and managing comprehensive cost plans.
• Demonstrable experience in conducting benchmarking analysis.
• Proven ability to identify and implement value engineering initiatives.
• Solid understanding of different forms of construction contracts.
• Experience in preparing tender documents and managing the tender process.
• Proficiency in cost management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Familiarity with construction practices and regulations in the UAE and/or Saudi Arabia is advantageous.

Qualifications, Skills & Training

• A bachelor s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related construction discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, AIQS, PICQS) is highly desirable.