Lead / Senior Cost Manager (pre-contract)

Turner & Townsend Pty Ltd

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
On-site
10+ years cost management experience
Pre-contract cost management expertise
Commercial real estate sector focus
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Lead/Senior Cost Manager for their Abu Dhabi office, focusing on pre-contract cost management within the real estate sector. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring delivery within budget and scope

Job Summary

  • Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people delivering impactful projects across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources.
  • The ideal candidate will lead pre-contract cost management responsibilities while providing advice on cost-effective solutions including value engineering.
  • This role requires mentoring junior staff and collaborating with clients to ensure projects are delivered within scope, on time, and within budget.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Lead/Senior Cost Manager for their Abu Dhabi office, focusing on pre-contract cost management within the real estate sector. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring delivery within budget and scope.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years cost management experience
  • Pre-contract cost management expertise
  • Commercial real estate sector focus
  • Cost planning and estimating proficiency
  • Tender documentation preparation skills

Nice-to-have

  • GCC or UAE market experience
  • Mentoring junior cost managers
  • Client-facing stakeholder coordination
  • Value engineering advisory capabilities
  • Local cost benchmark understanding

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering
  • Professional accreditation (MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent)
  • 10+ years of cost management experience
  • Proven ability to lead multiple projects independently

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