Associate Director - Cost Management

Associate Director - Cost Management

ID# 2574260 Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Due to the continuing 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 and Dubai, South Africa, Egypt & Australia, 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 in 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:

We are looking for an Associate Director to join our Cost Management division. The successful candidate will have a track record in commercial management and delivery of consultancy services to major commercial, residential, and hospitality construction projects in Saudi Arabia. This role will principally be responsible for commercial management across major construction projects from both a technical and contract/cost standpoint and will be based in Khobar.

The successful candidate will have the ability to lead big teams on both pre and post-contract projects and experience in performing cost management as part of a wider dedicated consultancy team delivering commercial projects. There is a significant opportunity for progression and rapid 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/CM background, a solid understanding of the numerous design standards, and be able to communicate advice appropriately and effectively. MRICS achievement is required.

The ideal candidate fits the below profile:

1. Strong understanding of commercials and contracts
2. Committed to technical excellence
3. High level of technical expertise with experience in numerous complex and prestigious projects
4. Motivated and self-driven (entrepreneurial outlook)
5. Good relationship builders (internal and external)
6. Collaborative personality

Essential Skills:

1. Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
2. MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) required
3. Minimum of 10 years of experience across cost, contract, and commercial management
4. Delivery of all pre and post-contract services on a range of projects
5. Experience in managing contractual activities at a client/consultant
6. Middle East experience required

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 outperform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering, and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the world's 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 the 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:

1. Great career opportunities with access to a huge variety of projects and incredible clients, making your mark in a growing company and accelerating your career.
2. Working on some of the world's leading developments and tackling our clients' greatest challenges.
3. Commitment to building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program.
4. Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings.
5. Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team-building fitness activities, social events, and the provision of a healthy work environment.
6. To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture.