[Hiring] Senior Associate / Director of Cost Management UAE
Position: Senior Associate / Director of Cost Management
Date Posted: September 6, 2026
Industry: Construction | Real Estate | Cost Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: UAE experience in Cost Consulting/Cost Management for major real estate and infrastructure projects
Qualification: Qualified in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying (QS), Commercial or related discipline | MRICS preferred
Salary: AED 35,000 – 55,000 (Estimated)
Location: United Arab Emirates
Company: Confidential
Description:
A leading client is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Associate / Director of Cost Management to strengthen its regional leadership team in the UAE. This senior-level opportunity is ideal for professionals with extensive experience in cost consulting and commercial management across large-scale real estate and infrastructure developments.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee regional cost management services, build strong client relationships, and contribute to business development initiatives. This role requires strategic thinking, commercial expertise, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while ensuring successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead technical Cost Management services across assigned regional markets.
• Develop and implement regional cost management strategies.
• Manage key client accounts and oversee project utilization.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional excellence.
• Drive business development, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Provide strategic cost and commercial advice for programs and portfolios.
• Lead project setup, scope definition, delivery strategy, and commercial governance.
• Oversee cost planning, benchmarking, risk management, contingency planning, and value engineering.
• Plan and manage project resources to achieve delivery excellence.
• Provide senior technical leadership throughout all project design stages.
Requirements:
• UAE experience in Cost Consulting or Cost Management for major real estate and infrastructure projects.
• Qualification in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying (QS), Commercial, or a related discipline.
• MRICS qualification is preferred.
• Strong strategic leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent client relationship management and business development abilities.
Strong knowledge of:
• Cost planning, benchmarking, and commercial governance.
• Risk management, contingency planning, and value engineering.
• Project delivery, resource management, and cost consulting for large-scale developments.
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