Cost Management

About QP

Inspired by creativity. Driven by purpose. Built on collaboration.

At QP, we design, engineer and manage the built environment with a deep commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation. Our holistic, multi-disciplinary approach ensures timely, accurate and integrated delivery across architecture, engineering, project management, archaeology and geomatics.

Working across countries and cultures, our teams collaborate to deliver iconic, meaningful and future-focused projects for a diverse international client base.

As our portfolio continues to expand locally and internationally, we are seeking a Cost Manager to join our team in Libya.

Role purpose

As Cost & Contracts Manager, you will lead the commercial, contractual and cost management delivery of projects from concept through to completion. Reporting to the Senior Partner, you will support the Cost and Commercial Management team, act as a key client-facing advisor, and ensure robust cost, contract and commercial controls aligned with client and business objectives.

You will also contribute to project delivery, internal standards and the continued growth of QP’s cost management services.

Key responsibilities

• Lead cost and contracts management across projects, from concept through to final account, ensuring strong commercial governance.
• Act as a client-facing advisor, managing stakeholder relationships and aligning cost, scope and contractual strategy.
• Prepare and oversee cost plans, budgets, Bills of Quantities, tender documentation and contract administration, including FIDIC-based contracts.
• Provide leadership and guidance to cost management teams, ensuring quality, compliance and consistency across deliverables.

What you bring

• 8+ years’ experience in cost and contracts management or quantity surveying on high-value, complex projects.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or similar; professional accreditation (RICS, CIOB or equivalent) preferred.
• Confident communicator with proven client-facing and leadership capability.
• Highly analytical, detail-focused and able to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Fluency in English is required.

What we offer

• High-impact role in a fast-growing, international environment.
• Exposure to complex, high-profile projects and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Clear development pathway and the opportunity to shape planning standards at QP.
• Competitive package aligned to experience.