Cost Manager

Job Summary

Join our project team as a Cost Manager and take ownership of project cost management from feasibility to handover. You will lead budgeting, cost planning, tendering, procurement, contract valuation, and cost control while working closely with design and construction teams to deliver projects on budget, with strong commercial and cost discipline.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the overall project budget, from feasibility stage through design, construction, and handover
• Prepare cost plans, cost estimates, and cost reports at each project stage (concept, schematic, design development, tender)
• Lead quantity surveying activities, including measurement, bills of quantities (BOQ), and valuation of works
• Manage the tendering and procurement process for contractors, consultants, and suppliers, including bid analysis and negotiation
• Monitor project expenditure against budget, track variations, and provide regular cost forecasts to the Project Lead
• Review and certify contractor payment applications, valuations, and final accounts
• Identify cost risks and opportunities, and advise on value engineering to keep the project within budget
• Coordinate closely with design, engineering, and construction teams to ensure cost control is embedded throughout the project lifecycle
• Report directly to the overall Project Lead

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or Project Cost Control.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, budgeting, estimating, BOQ, tendering, procurement, and contract administration.
• Experience in managing variations, valuations, payment applications, and final accounts.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and commercial skills with a good understanding of construction contracts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant cost management tools.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Good command of English.