We are seeking a talented and commercially astute Lead Managing Quantity Surveyor to support the leadership and delivery of post-contract cost management services within our UAE Cost Management team.
You will play a pivotal role in delivering professional post-contract cost consultancy services for a high-profile, large-scale residential development in Dubai on behalf of a leading regional developer. The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple project workstreams within a fast-paced delivery environment.
You will act as the key commercial point of contact for the client, overseeing a portfolio of project packages and phases, while leading a team of Senior Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors to ensure consistent and high-quality commercial management.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a site-based team of Quantity Surveyors, ensuring consistent performance across multiple project packages and phases.
Take ownership of all cost control, measurement, and valuation activities, maintaining high standards of accuracy and timeliness.
Act as the primary commercial point of contact with the client, project consultants, and contractors, ensuring clear alignment on budgets, contract terms, and change processes.
Review and approve payment applications, variations, and claims, ensuring compliance with contract provisions and programme timelines.
Prepare and present monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and commercial dashboards to both client and internal leadership.
Oversee procurement strategies, tender analysis, and contract administration, in line with best practice and project-specific objectives.
Lead on change management, assessing cost implications and advising the client on risk exposure and mitigation strategies.
Provide strong, visible leadership to the cost management team, ensuring junior staff are mentored, supported, and developed.
Champion the consistent application of industry best practices, tools, and systems across all commercial functions.
Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities and value engineering solutions without compromising on project quality and delivery.
Manage complex stakeholder expectations, navigating competing priorities while maintaining programme and commercial targets.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local construction legislation, market rates, and industry benchmarks.
Support broader client relationship management and business development efforts through high-quality service delivery and communication.