Cost Manager Infrastructure Omnium International Limited

About the role

Excellent new opportunity for a talent and ambitious Cost Manager to join our fast-growing Infrastructure Team in Abu Dhabi.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Continuously track actual against budgeted costs, provide accurate final cost forecasts, and present regular cost reports with variance explanations.
• Identify and implement cost optimisation and value engineering opportunities.
• Conduct site valuations, prepare interim payment certificates for contractors, and assess the financial impact of changes.
• Negotiate fair costs for variations with contractors, provide contractual advice, and assess contractor claims.
• Oversee subcontractor work allocation, value their completed work, and manage their change orders.
• Prepare and agree the final project account, ensuring all payments are processed and the financial close-out is complete.
• Act as the client's primary commercial advisor, representing their financial interests and informing strategic decisions

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager with ideally 2+ years working in the Middle East.
• Must have proven experience delivering full-cycle Cost Management services on large-scale infrastructure projects e.g. roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, utilities etc.
• Must have a high-level and demonstrable understanding of CESMM standards.
• Must have a demonstrable ability to thrive in client-facing roles. The Cost Manager should have the professional poise and confidence to present and build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and other key stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of CostX or another prominent measurement software.
• Demonstrable understanding of the UAE supply chain and extensive knowledge of regional material suppliers.
• Must have high-level analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and evaluate cost data effectively.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way.

Qualifications & Training:

• University degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or another RICS accredited course.
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) is highly advantageous.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday to Friday.