Senior Cost Manager (Dubai)

About the role

We re hiring a dynamic and client-focussed Senior Cost Manager to take a leading role in the successful delivery post-contract services for an uber-luxury residential development in Downtown Dubai.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working as Omnium s key point of contact, providing expert cost advice and oversight throughout the project lifecycle i.e., from project inception through to completion.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate cost forecasting and reporting.
• To conduct thorough cost analysis, identifying potential risks and recommending cost-effective solutions.
• To build and maintain excellent relationships with client and project stakeholders. Must have the professional poise, confidence, and go-getting attitude to continually strive to increase the profile of Omnium International.
• Develop marketing opportunities where possible, and in collaboration with Company Directors and Bid Team, identify and pursue leads which could further develop Omnium s portfolio of projects in Abu Dhabi.
• To effectively manage, mentor and motivate a project team of Quantity Surveyors.
• To drive possible improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.
• To stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in cost management.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years post-graduate experience as a Quantity Surveyor/ Cost Manager and ideally a minimum of 3 years in the Middle East.
• Should have extensive experience working with blue-chip Dubai developers such as EMAAR, DHRE, Nakheel, ALDAR etc.
• Must have proven experience in client-facing roles, with professional poise and confidence to present and build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and other key stakeholders.
• Must have experience on a variety of large-scale and complex developments - residential, hospitality, retail, infrastructure etc.
• Strong knowledge of CostX or another prominent measurement software.
• Demonstrable understanding of the UAE supply chain and extensive knowledge of regional material suppliers.
• Must have high-level analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and evaluate cost data effectively.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way.
• The ability to motivate and lead detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business, and legal matters.

Qualifications & Training

• University degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or another RICS accredited course.
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday Friday.

Start date:

ASAP