Lead Cost Manager

Company DescriptionAt Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.Lead Cost Manager – Job DescriptionDue to significant growth and ongoing delivery success with our clients in Real Estate / Infrastructure, we are currently recruiting a Lead Cost Manager with proven experience to join our Riyadh, Saudi Arabia based team.The ideal applicant will have a strong background in Quantity Surveying, ideally gained through the delivery of complex infrastructure / real estate projects. Ideally you will have worked within a professional consultancy before, but those with a background in other areas, such as experience working for main contractors are encouraged to apply.As a Lead Cost Manager you will work independently managing your own deliverables, but also work well as part of a team. You will strive to promote and maintain the highest of professional standards, while supporting junior staff to grow and learn through your knowledge and experience.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate and develop good relationships with clients and stakeholders internally and externallyResponsible for pre and post-contract quantity surveying dutiesEstimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost planTendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, putting the preliminaries together, tender analysis, producing the tender report and compiling the contractual documentsDealing effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processProducing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the clientNegotiating and agreeing final accountsWhere appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilitiesSupporting developing and securing new business opportunities as required.QualificationsEducationDegree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.Professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent) is highly preferred.Experience10+ years in cost management, with a strong focus on pre-contract.Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects independently.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Experience in client-facing roles and stakeholder coordination.Understanding of local cost benchmarks.Technical SkillsProficiency in cost planning, estimating, and tender documentation.Ability to present cost strategies and reports to clients and senior stakeholders.Strong understanding of various methods of measurement (e.g., NRM, POMI, CESMM).Skilled in measurement software such as CostX or similar.LeadershipAbility to lead cost management activities across multiple projects.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Capable of mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.#J-18808-Ljbffr