Cost Director

Description

• Lead cost management delivery across 15-25 concurrent projects with combined values of AED 30-50B+
• Manage relationships with Tier 1 clients and provide strategic cost advice to C-suite executives on multi-billion dirham development programs
• Recruit senior talent and establish high-performance culture focused on technical excellence and client service
• Represent firm at Board level with developers, government entities, and institutional clients
• Build, lead, and mentor team of 25-35+ cost management professionals with full P&L accountability
• Lead value engineering workshops and drive innovation in cost management methodologies
• Maintain client portfolio generating AED 15-25M+ annual fees with 85%+ repeat business rate
• Ensure technical excellence, quality assurance, and risk management across all commissions
• Set strategic direction for Buildings practice and drive revenue growth through business development and client acquisition
• Oversee all pre-contract and post-contract services including feasibility studies, cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and final accounts

Requirements

• Big 4 consultancy background essential (Turner & Townsend, AECOM, Currie & Brown, RLB, Mace, Faithful+Gould)
• Proven track record on residential, mixed-use, hospitality, and commercial projects valued at AED 1B+
• Team leadership experience managing 20-40+ cost professionals across multiple offices
• MRICS Chartered Status with minimum 8 years post-chartership
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying from recognized UK/European/Australian university
• 18-20+ years cost consultancy experience with 6-8 years at Director or senior leadership level
• Experience managing P&L responsibility for practice division with AED 35M+ revenue

Benefits

• Strong business development capability with annual wins of AED 10M+ fees
• Portfolio of blue-chip clients with C-suite relationship management experience

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance