Director, Cost Planning - Residential Villas & Townhouses (DEL-532)

Description

• Explain complex technical matters in a clear, straightforward way for non-technical teams
• Support development teams with simple, structured cost insight they can use
• Ensure budgets shape design and cost vs value is tested at every stage
• Work closely with design, development, procurement, and finance to keep decisions on track
• Provide early cost advice that steers feasibility, layouts, and design direction
• Produce clean cost summaries and support smooth Stage Gate progress
• Build and maintain benchmarking that supports fast, informed decision making
• Manage and challenge external cost consultants to deliver clear, reliable cost plans
• Lead a consistent cost planning approach across all villa and townhouse assets

Requirements

• Ability to translate technical cost information into simple, practical messages
• Collaborative mindset, strong communication skills and the ability to influence early decisions
• Solid technical capability in Cost Planning, feasibility, benchmarking, and value management
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus
• Professional accreditation such as RICS or AIQS preferred
• 15+ years in cost planning or quantity surveying, with proven client-side or senior consultancy experience
• Confidence in leading design-to-budget discussions and challenging inefficient design
• Strong Middle East experience, ideally delivering villas, townhouses, or low-rise residential projects

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance