Senior Associate / Director of Cost Management

About the role

The firm is a leading regional consultancy seeking a senior professional to head cost management services across the UAE. The role combines strategic leadership, client relationship management and oversight of large‑scale real‑estate and infrastructure portfolios.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for cost management and commercial governance in assigned markets.
• Manage high‑value client accounts, monitor project utilization and allocate resources to meet milestones.
• Lead cost planning, benchmarking, contingency and risk assessments, and value‑engineering activities throughout project lifecycles.
• Define project set‑up strategies, scope and technical advisory frameworks for major developments.
• Drive regional business growth, operational improvements and new client acquisition.

Required profile

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or a related commercial discipline.
• Extensive UAE‑based cost consulting experience on major real‑estate and infrastructure projects.
• MRICS designation preferred.
• Proven executive leadership, high‑level client management and business development capabilities.

Required skills

• Cost planning
• Benchmarking
• Value engineering
• Risk management