Senior Cost Manager (Post-Contract)

About the role

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company with capabilities in programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Cost Manager (Post-Contract) for its Dubai office. The role manages post-contract services, including interim applications, change management, variation valuations and extension of time claims, under standard form contracts such as FIDIC.

Key responsibilities

• Manage post-contract services, handle interim applications, monitor post-contract costs and analyse actual expenditure, commitments and forecasted costs against approved budgets
• Deal with cost variances and manage change control, including valuation of variations and assessment of extension of time claims with detailed financial analysis and contractual justification
• Develop and maintain cost forecasting models to predict final project costs and identify overruns or savings
• Review and validate contractor invoices, change orders and claims, and produce post-contract and ad-hoc reports
• Reconcile financial records with contract terms and invoices, and negotiate with contractors to agree final accounts
• Lead and mentor junior cost analysts

Required profile

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in cost management, post-contract administration or similar financial management roles in construction, engineering or project-based environments
• Prior UAE construction industry experience is essential
• Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AIQS or equivalent is highly preferred

Required skills

• Cost analysis, budget forecasting, cost control and financial interpretation
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data visualisation)
• Knowledge of FIDIC standard form contracts and contract administration
• Risk identification and mitigation in project delivery