Lead Cost Manager at Turner Townsend

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Cost Planning, Estimating, Tendering, Procurement, Contractual Documents, Cost Reporting, Final Accounts, Stakeholder Management, CostX, NRM, POMI, CESMM, Business Development, Leadership

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description At 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. Job Description Due to significant growth and ongoing delivery success with our clients in our Real Estate / Infrastructure we are currently recruiting a Lead Cost Manger with proven experience to join our Riyadh, Saudi Arabia based team. The ideal applicant with 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 be able to 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. Responsibilities: Collaborate and develop good relationships with clients and stakeholders internally and externally Responsible for pre and post-contract quantity surveying duties Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan Tendering 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 documents Dealing effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control process Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client Negotiating and agreeing final accounts Where appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities Supporting developing and securing new business opportunities as required. Qualifications Education: Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field. Professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent) is highly preferred. Experience: 10+ 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 Skills: Proficiency 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. Leadership: Ability to lead cost management activities across multiple projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Capable of mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Additional Information Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Department: Real estate

Responsibilities

The Lead Cost Manager will oversee pre and post-contract quantity surveying duties, including cost planning, tendering, and managing cost variances. They will also lead cost management teams, build client relationships, and support business development initiatives.