Assistant Cost Manager - Civil Infrastructure

Description

Client focus – Deliver on our promise: You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long‑term relationships with your clients.

Create opportunity – For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

• Deliver cost management services from start to finish across various sectors.
• Support feasibility studies, procurement strategies, and contract selection.
• Apply value management techniques during early planning and cost plan development.
• Assist in procurement processes including prequalification and contractor selection.
• Prepare contract documents, manage variations, and support valuations.
• Collaborate with Cost Consultants on cost control and financial reporting.
• Identify costs from design changes and assist with claims and final accounts.
• Guide junior staff, promote net zero carbon goals, and build internal relationships.

Requirements

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

• Degree in quantity surveying / cost management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership i.e. MRICS (or equivalent).
• Middle East experience is essential.

Benefits

The project: Join our exceptional team at the heart of the UAE’s capital and help shape a truly iconic city centre development. Be part of an inspiring journey as we deliver world‑class infrastructure comprising external works enhancements, roads, utilities and bridges on an iconic island development in Abu Dhabi. This role offers the opportunity to live in Abu Dhabi while working on a landmark destination.

Safety first – Going home safe and well: You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance