Senior Cost Manager Omnium International Limited

You will lead the commercial function, overseeing cost control, contract management, and financial performance across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as Omnium s principal point of contact for all post-contract commercial matters across the project, ensuring a consistent, high-quality service at all times.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders, providing clear communication and commercially sound, solutions-focused advice.
• Lead all post-contract cost management activities, including cost reporting, budget monitoring, cash flow management, and financial forecasting.
• Undertake detailed cost analysis, assess variations and claims, and issue robust commercial recommendations that protect both the client s and Omnium s interests.
• Manage and mentor a team of project surveyors, ensuring high standards, effective resource planning, and consistent delivery.
• Chair and contribute to client and project meetings, clearly communicating complex commercial matters and proactively resolving issues.
• Maintain accurate forecasting and reporting processes, continuously improving controls and visibility.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual obligations, industry best practice, and relevant regulations.
• Prepare, review, and manage contractual correspondence, valuations, variations, and claims in a timely and professional manner.
• Support business development efforts by strengthening client relationships and identifying future opportunities.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• 15+ years post-graduate experience across all aspects of Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 5 years experience on large-scale and complex infrastructure projects.
• At least 5 years experience working in KSA.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, contract management, and commercial delivery.
• Demonstrable experience managing large, complex, multi-package construction projects.
• Advanced estimating and remeasurement capability.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing QS teams.
• Thorough understanding of construction contracts, commercial documentation, and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in quantity surveying software and associated commercial tools.