Cost Planning Specialist

1 week ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates A Leading Manufacturing Company In UAE Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Planning Specialist to join our team at A Leading Manufacturing Company In UAE. As a key member of our Consult business, you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with top-tier international designers to ensure the seamless fusion of opulence and value in our ultra-luxury residential and hospitality projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, and writing and undertaking procurement reports.
  • Apply the value management techniques at the outset of a project.
  • Manage, estimate, and cost plan activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
  • Assist in procurement and selection of main contractor.
  • Prepare contract documents, warranties, bonds, and licenses and assist in formal execution by the appropriate parties.
  • Advise on the administration of the terms of the building contract.
  • Measure and provide valuations of the work carried out and adjusting variations in accordance with the terms of the contract and agreeing with the contractor.
  • Provide cost control and reporting services during the contract.
  • Prepare financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required.
  • Identify all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities, and client charges.
  • Participate in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
  • Advise on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
  • Advise on the issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions, and approvals.
  • Deliver improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
  • Provide guidance and direction to Assistant Cost Consultant and other junior team members.
  • Provide informal mentoring/training to junior members of the team.
  • Seek opportunities for continuous improvements/improving working processes.
  • Develop effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage stakeholders.
  • Work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
Requirements
  • Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
  • CostX and NRM experience.
  • Proven experience in cost consultancy.
  • Cost planning, budgeting, and estimating experience.
  • Sound understanding of costs and timescales of work undertaken and implications of risk of failure to deliver.
  • Understanding different types of contracts including the method of measurement.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Digitally Competent.
About Us

A Leading Manufacturing Company In UAE is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world-class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East North Africa and India, North America, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa. Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way: Safety first - going home safe and well, Client focus - deliver on our promise, Create opportunity - for our people to excel, Integrity - always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world. We support our people who are aiming to achieve an academic or professional qualification that will help them develop personally and deliver to the highest standard for our clients. At A Leading Manufacturing Company In UAE you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills and define your own path.



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