Cost Manager

Due to the continued success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering, and Advisory Firm. We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore, Cape Town, Cairo, Sydney and Dubai, working throughout the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory, and Commissioning, Handover, and Asset Management. We pride ourselves on being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated teams with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management, and acoustics.

Job Description

AESG are currently recruiting a Cost Manager to join our cost management team to work on a one year project in Khobar, KSA. The role will primarily be post-contract based.

As a Cost Manager, you will support project leader in generating a high standard of service delivery, achieving successful outcomes for our client, and reinforcing our reputation as a preferred service provider.

The successful candidate will have experience working as part of a dedicated consultancy team delivering successful cost management services on major projects. The role will offer significant opportunity for progression and career development. You will need to demonstrate relevant and recent experience with appropriately sized projects as well as the ability to engage and communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and contractors. The ideal candidate will have a technical and experience-based QS background, a solid understanding of numerous design standards, and the ability to communicate advice appropriately and effectively. MRICS achievement or aspiration is preferred but not necessarily mandatory for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow during construction
• Evaluate and certify interim valuations and contractor payments
• Assess variations, claims, and change orders with detailed justifications
• Lead post-contract cost reporting and maintain accurate cost records
• Administer the contract in accordance with its terms (FIDIC, NEC, JCT, or equivalent)
• Prepare cost-to-complete reports, final accounts, and project financial closeout
• Support dispute resolution and commercial negotiations when required
• Provide commercial advice to internal teams and clients on cost impacts and risks
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure financial objectives are met
• Assist in preparing and updating risk registers and cost reports
  
  
  

Essential Skills:

• BSc, BTech or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Contracts-related field
• Minimum 10+ years of working experience.
• Experience in delivering high quality cost management / quantity surveying services.
• Previous technical delivery experience gained within a global consultancy firm is preferred.
• Middle East experience preferred.
• Experience or exposure to regional projects is an advantage.
• Advanced utilisation and application of Microsoft excel for the creation of cost models.
• Utilising digital software for delivery of cost management services.
• Working towards a professional qualification (RICS or similar).
• Good technical writing, client-facing, and communication skills.
• Well-organized, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined, and commercially astute.
• A team player with a can-do attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful, and flexible.
  
  
  

Why join AESG?

AESG is a multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other.

Through our world class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to out-perform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the worlds most forward thinking and exciting new developments.

The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do.

Through our progressive, lively, and collaborative environment, we identify, foster, and nurture the greatest strengths of our staff, and allow them opportunity to flourish by offering positions of responsibility at an early stage, and providing clear career progression pathways for all.

As an employee of AESG, you can expect:

• Great career opportunities with access to a huge variety of projects and incredible clients to make your mark in a growing company and accelerate your career.
• Working on some of the world's leading developments and tackling our clients' greatest challenges.
• Commitment to building on your areas of specialization and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program.
• A highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings.
• Internal and external training opportunities. Where do you want to take your career? We'll help you get there!
• Promotion of the importance of the health and well-being of the team, including team-building fitness activities, social events, and the provision of a healthy work environment.
• To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture.