Careers with Omnium

About the role

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced project management professional to take a key role on a landmark luxury residential development in Ras Al Khaimah. As Project Management Consultant, Omnium has been appointed to deliver a high-value scheme that will set a new benchmark for quality in the region. As Associate Director, you will lead the post-contract phase, working closely with stakeholders to drive delivery, manage complexity, and ensure the project is executed to exceptional standards.

The role requires a confident, commercially astute and technically strong individual who is comfortable operating in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. You will play a central role in decision-making, navigating contractual challenges, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining momentum across all stages of delivery. This position suits someone who combines strong leadership with a hands-on approach — able to build relationships, influence outcomes, and consistently deliver against demanding project objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for the client and key stakeholders, building trusted relationships and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Lead the post-contract delivery of a large-scale luxury residential development, ensuring performance against scope, programme, and budget.
• Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan (PEP), defining delivery strategy, key milestones, resource planning, and performance metrics.
• Establish and maintain robust project governance, including clear structures for reporting, communication, and decision-making.
• Oversee contract administration, procurement strategies, and the appointment and management of consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain full commercial oversight, monitoring budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring financial control across the project lifecycle.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and change, implementing effective mitigation and resolution strategies.
• Drive quality assurance across all stages of delivery, ensuring compliance with design intent, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture across both site and office functions.
• Provide clear, concise reporting to senior stakeholders, highlighting progress, key risks, and strategic opportunities.
• Capture lessons learned and promote continuous improvement across project delivery and wider business operations.
• Support business development activities, enhancing Omnium’s profile through successful project delivery and client engagement.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• A minimum of 15 years’ total experience in construction project management, including substantial time operating in a lead PM role, with a proven track record delivering large-scale building projects through the post-contract phase to completion.
• Proven experience within the UAE construction market, with a clear understanding of local regulations, stakeholders, and delivery practices.
• Demonstrable PMC / consultancy-side experience on high-value luxury residential or hospitality developments (AED 1bn+).
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets, control costs, and maintain financial oversight across complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of contract administration, with the ability to confidently navigate contractual challenges and drive effective outcomes.
• Technically robust, with a solid understanding of design, construction methodologies, and quality assurance processes.
• Confident, proactive, and assertive approach, with the ability to lead from the front and drive performance across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility, influence decisions, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• A collaborative leadership style, combined with a hands-on approach to delivery in a fast-paced, high-profile project environment.

Qualifications & Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• MRICS (Project Management pathway) or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Start date:

June 2026

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to play a key role in the delivery of a landmark luxury residential development in Ras Al Khaimah. As Project Management Consultant, Omnium is leading the delivery of a high-value scheme that will set a new benchmark for quality in the region.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of key workstreams during the post-contract phase, ensuring delivery is aligned with programme, budget, and quality expectations.

The role requires a proactive, confident and technically capable professional who is comfortable operating within a high-profile, fast-paced environment. You will work closely with the client, consultants, and contractors to coordinate delivery, manage risk, and drive performance across all aspects of the project.

This position suits someone who combines strong organisational and communication skills with a hands-on approach — able to take ownership, solve problems, and contribute to the successful delivery of a complex, high-value development.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as a key point of contact for the client and stakeholders, supporting the management of relationships and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Manage the post-contract delivery of defined project packages or workstreams, ensuring performance against scope, programme, and budget.
• Support the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan (PEP), contributing to delivery strategy, milestones, and resource planning.
• Implement project governance processes, ensuring adherence to reporting, communication, and decision-making protocols.
• Administer contracts and support procurement activities, including the management of consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor project budgets and track costs, supporting financial control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and change requests, implementing effective mitigation measures.
• Oversee quality assurance for assigned packages, ensuring compliance with design intent, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across site and office functions, driving collaboration and performance.
• Prepare and deliver regular project reports, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and key actions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation in line with governance and audit requirements.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, supporting lessons learned and best practice across the project.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years’ total experience in construction project management, with a strong track record delivering large-scale building projects through the post-contract phase.
• Proven PMC / consultancy-side background, with experience working on high-value luxury residential or hospitality developments (AED 1bn+).
• Prior experience working within the UAE construction market, with a good understanding of local regulations and delivery practices.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to monitor budgets, track costs, and support financial control.
• Sound understanding of contract administration and the ability to manage contractual processes effectively.
• Technically competent, with a solid understanding of construction methodologies and quality assurance processes.
• Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A collaborative and hands-on approach, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Qualifications & Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• MRICS (Project Management pathway) or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Start date:

June 2026

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Cost Manager to join our team on a landmark island development in Ras Al Khaimah, supporting the delivery of major infrastructure packages including roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities, and drainage.

Working alongside experienced commercial professionals, you will gain hands-on exposure to post-contract cost management, assisting in cost reporting, valuations, and commercial administration across complex infrastructure works. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career to develop within a high-profile project, building strong technical and client-facing skills in a fast-paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the delivery of post-contract cost management services across infrastructure packages.
• Support the preparation of cost reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Monitor project costs and help track expenditure against approved budgets.
• Assist in the evaluation of variations and contractor submissions.
• Support the assessment of interim valuations and final accounts.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Assist in drafting contractual correspondence and notices.
• Identify potential commercial risks and escalate as appropriate.
• Attend project meetings and support the team in delivering clear commercial updates.
• Work collaboratively with the wider project team to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of 2–4 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management.
• Exposure to infrastructure projects (roads, utilities, drainage, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Basic understanding of post-contract commercial processes.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts is advantageous.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and willingness to engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Proactive attitude with a strong desire to learn and develop.
• Ability to manage tasks effectively within a team environment.

Qualifications & Training:

• University degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Progress towards MRICS (or equivalent) is preferred.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Start date:

ASAP.

About the role

An excellent opportunity for a driven and commercially astute Cost Manager to join a flagship large-scale infrastructure scheme in Ras Al Khaimah. This role is ideally suited to a professional with a strong track record in delivering major infrastructure works who is looking to take on a key position within a high-profile, complex project environment.

You will be involved across the full commercial lifecycle of the scheme, acting as a trusted advisor to the client and key stakeholders, and ensuring robust cost control, value optimisation, and commercial governance from early planning and procurement stages through to delivery and final account.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control project costs, tracking actual spend against approved budgets, preparing accurate forecasts, and providing clear, insightful cost reports.
• Identify, assess, and implement cost optimisation and value engineering initiatives without compromising quality or programme.
• Undertake site measurements and valuations, prepare interim payment certificates, and assess the commercial impact of variations and change events.
• Lead the commercial evaluation and negotiation of variations, contractor claims, and compensation events, providing sound contractual advice to clients.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including work allocation, valuation of completed works, and assessment of change orders.
• Prepare, negotiate, and agree final accounts, ensuring timely financial close-out and resolution of outstanding commercial matters.
• Act as the client’s primary commercial and cost advisor, safeguarding financial interests and supporting informed decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and consultants to maintain alignment between cost, programme, and technical delivery.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years’ post-graduate experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager, with ideally 2+ years’ experience in the Middle East.
• Proven experience delivering full-cycle Cost Management services on large-scale infrastructure projects such as roads, highways, interchanges, bridges, tunnels, utilities, and public realm works.
• Strong and demonstrable understanding of CESMM, including measurement, valuation, and change management principles.
• Confident and credible in client-facing environments, with the professional presence to build trusted relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Proficient in CostX or other leading measurement and cost management software.
• Strong understanding of the UAE infrastructure supply chain, including regional contractors, suppliers, and material pricing trends.
• Highly analytical, with the ability to interpret complex cost data, assess risk, and provide clear commercial insight.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused, with a strong sense of commercial ownership.

Qualifications & Training:

• University degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or another RICS accredited course.
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) is highly advantageous.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Start date:

ASAP.

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a high-end residential tower development in Abu Dhabi, overseeing the project from design through to construction completion.

development in Abu Dhabi, overseeing the project from design through to construction completion. The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of relevant experience, underpinned by an architectural background and a proven track record working with a Tier 1 PMC or as part of a Lead Design Consultant team.

This position demands strong technical design coordination expertise, robust construction-stage delivery experience, and the confidence to engage effectively with clients and senior stakeholders.

Acting as Omnium’s primary representative on the project, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective governance structures, driving design management, overseeing cost and programme performance, and ensuring successful delivery in alignment with the client’s strategic objectives and quality expectations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead residential projects through all phases from concept design to construction and handover.
• Act as the Client’s representative, managing consultants, contractors, and specialist stakeholders.
• Oversee design coordination across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines, ensuring compliance with the client brief and authority requirements.
• Manage construction stage delivery, monitoring contractor performance, progress, quality, and contractual compliance.
• Review and manage variations, claims, extension of time submissions, and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules in coordination with cost consultants, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Establish and manage project governance frameworks including reporting, risk, and change management processes.
• Liaise with Abu Dhabi authorities to secure required approvals and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior stakeholders while maintaining strong client relationships and mentoring junior team members.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in project management within the built environment.
• Architectural background preferred.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 PMC or Lead Design Consultant is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience delivering residential projects in the UAE.
• Demonstrated experience across both design and construction stages.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, contract administration, and consultant coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing capability.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to monitor budgets and financial performance.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams with confidence and professionalism.
• UAE experience, particularly Abu Dhabi, preferred.
• Must be based in Abu Dhabi or willing to relocate.

Qualifications & Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture (preferred), Engineering, or Project Management.
• Professional certification such as PMP, RICS, or equivalent is an advantage.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Start date:

March 2026

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior MEP Manager to join our fast-growing Project Management Services, team delivering a major residential masterplan development in Dubai.

The role sits within a large-scale, multi-billion-dirham programme comprising multiple live construction packages, where you will support the wider PM team from an MEP perspective during the post-contract phase.

The position requires a technically strong and proactive MEP professional who is confident operating in a fast-paced, high-value project environment. You will take a leading role in monitoring progress across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, while driving the resolution of complex technical and delivery issues.

This role suits someone who combines strong MEP expertise with an assertive, collaborative approach — capable of influencing stakeholders, maintaining momentum across multiple packages, and ensuring successful end-to-end delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as the MEP lead within the PMC team, supporting delivery across multiple live residential construction packages within a major masterplan development.
• Oversee and monitor MEP progress across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Lead the review and assessment of contractor performance, ensuring alignment with programme, quality, and technical requirements.
• Drive resolution of MEP technical, coordination, and site delivery issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Liaise closely with consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders to ensure coordinated and efficient MEP delivery.
• Support the review of MEP design deliverables, ensuring compliance with project specifications and authority requirements.
• Monitor MEP procurement and installation progress, identifying risks, delays, and potential bottlenecks.
• Contribute to project reporting, providing clear updates on MEP progress, risks, and key issues to the PM team and senior stakeholders.
• Support commissioning planning and execution, ensuring systems are tested, coordinated, and handed over in line with project requirements.
• Maintain strong documentation and tracking of MEP-related issues, decisions, and progress across all packages.
• Promote proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement across MEP delivery.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction project management or MEP delivery roles, with a strong track record on large-scale building projects.
• Proven experience on PMC / consultancy-side projects, preferably within complex residential masterplans or high-value developments.
• Strong technical expertise across MEP systems, with the ability to assess engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Experience working on large, multi-package developments within the UAE or similar regional construction markets.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, manage, and resolve complex MEP technical and coordination issues.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, interface management, and commissioning processes.
• Confident, proactive, and assertive approach, with the ability to influence contractors and stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to operate in a client-facing environment.
• Highly organised with strong reporting and documentation skills.

Qualifications & Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• MRICS (Project Management pathway) or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.

Salary:

Subject to experience.

Location:

Dubai, UAE.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Start date:

ASAP.

About the role

This is a rare opportunity for a commercially astute Senior Cost Manager to step into a genuine leadership role, leading the commercial delivery of a landmark project. It’s a position that goes beyond traditional cost management, placing you at the forefront of decision-making and giving you real influence over project outcomes.

As Lead Cost Manager, you will take full ownership of post-contract commercial delivery, acting as the trusted advisor to the client and the central point of accountability across all commercial matters. With direct exposure to senior stakeholders, the role offers a clear platform to take on greater responsibility, operate with autonomy, and play a visible role in shaping the success of a high-profile development.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as Omnium’s principal point of contact for all post-contract commercial matters on a flagship development, taking full ownership of delivery and client outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders, establishing yourself as the lead commercial advisor.
• Lead all post-contract cost management activities, including cost reporting, budget control, cash flow management, and financial forecasting.
• Provide clear, commercially sound advice on variations, claims, and contractual matters, ensuring risks are effectively managed.
• Proactively identify and resolve commercial issues, maintaining control of the project’s financial performance.
• Manage and mentor a team of project surveyors, driving high standards and consistent delivery.
• Lead client and project meetings, presenting complex commercial matters with clarity and confidence.
• Continuously review and enhance cost reporting, forecasting accuracy, and commercial processes.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, industry best practice, and company standards.
• Support business development through strong client engagement and contribution to future opportunities.
• Oversee the preparation and management of all contractual documentation, including valuations, variations, and claims.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years’ post-graduate experience as a Quantity Surveyor/ Cost Manager and ideally a minimum of 3 years in the UAE.
• Should have extensive experience working with blue-chip Dubai developers such as EMAAR, Dubai Holdings, Omniyat, Sobha Realty, Meeras, DAMAC Properties etc.
• Must have proven experience in client-facing roles, with professional poise and confidence to present and build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and other key stakeholders.
• Must have experience on a variety of large-scale and complex developments - residential, hospitality, retail, infrastructure etc.
• Strong knowledge of CostX or another prominent measurement software.
• Demonstrable understanding of the UAE supply chain and extensive knowledge of regional material suppliers.
• Must have high-level analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and evaluate cost data effectively.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way.
• The ability to motivate and lead detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business, and legal matters.

Qualifications & Training:

• University degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or another RICS accredited course.
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

Salary:

Subject to experience.

Location:

Dubai, UAE.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Start date:

June 2026.

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Commercial Manager to take on a leadership role within our Cost Planning team in Dubai.

In this position, you will play a key part in developing and strengthening our Cost Planning offering, working across some of the largest and most complex building projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

The ideal candidate will be a client-focused, MRICS-qualified Quantity Surveyor with a strong solutions-led approach and a proven ability to support business growth and development.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors with a strong emphasis on pre-contract cost planning and commercial excellence.
• Drive a high-performance, collaborative cost planning environment focused on technical quality, consistency, and best practice in pre-contract delivery.
• Allocate resources effectively across cost planning commissions to ensure robust coverage and high-quality deliverables at early project stages.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and development of Quantity Surveyors with strong pre-contract and cost planning capability.
• Take full responsibility for pre-contract commercial leadership across high-end hospitality and complex interior fit-out projects.
• Provide expert cost planning advice from inception through to tender stage, ensuring strong commercial control at the earliest project phases.
• Lead the preparation and review of cost plans, estimates, cost benchmarks, and tender documentation.
• Manage pre-contract cost control, including cost reporting, benchmarking, value engineering, and design-stage commercial advice.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the pre-contract lifecycle.
• Lead procurement strategy input and commercial negotiations during tender and pre-award stages.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the pre-contract process.
• Contribute to business development and strategic growth of the cost planning and pre-contract service offering within the UAE and wider GCC.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum 10 post-qualification experience in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management, within a broad range of sectors e.g. residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, master planning etc.
• Demonstrable track record of successfully delivering complex projects within budget and to programme.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Highly client-focused with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Proactive and results-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Professional and articulate with strong presentation skills

Qualifications & Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or another relevant subject.
• MRICS or an equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.

Salary:

Subject to experience.

Location:

Dubai, UAE.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Start date:

ASAP.

About the role

We are excited to be expanding our Project Management Services division with the addition of a Design Manager, supporting our continued growth across the region. This role is ideally suited to an architecturally trained professional with a strong track record in managing design delivery on large-scale, complex developments within the UAE.

This is a unique opportunity to become the first full-time Design Manager within our Project Management Services team, playing a pivotal role in shaping and elevating our design management capability. As a key strategic hire, you will have the autonomy and influence to define and embed best-in-class design management processes and standards, act as the go-to technical authority across multiple high-profile projects and work closely with senior leadership to shape and grow the PM service line.

You will also benefit from exposure to a diverse portfolio of landmark developments, rather than being siloed on a single project, with a clear pathway to fast-track your progression into a leadership position.

Overall, this role offers a rare blend of hands-on project involvement and strategic influence, making it particularly attractive to individuals seeking a high-visibility, high-impact position within a leading consultancy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end design process, from concept through to IFC, construction, and handover.
• Act as the primary interface between client, consultants, and project delivery teams on all design matters.
• Manage and coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP design packages across complex developments.
• Ensure all designs are aligned with client objectives, budget, programme, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive design coordination workshops and technical reviews to resolve clashes and optimise solutions.
• Oversee design programme management, ensuring timely delivery of all design stages and deliverables.
• Review and challenge design outputs to ensure buildability, value engineering, and cost efficiency.
• Manage design change control processes, ensuring proper documentation and stakeholder alignment.
• Liaise with relevant authorities and master developers to secure design approvals and compliance.
• Support construction teams during delivery, ensuring design intent is maintained on site.
• Lead risk identification and mitigation related to design and coordination.
• Mentor and guide junior team members where required
• Lead authority approvals and inspections with Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, utilities, and relevant master developers.
• Chair and lead all key project meetings including design coordination, technical workshops, progress meetings, and handover readiness reviews.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality, safety, and workmanship across all residential floors and common areas.
• Oversee handover planning, testing & commissioning, snagging, and phased residential occupation.
• Support and mentor junior project management staff assigned to residential packages or towers.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• 7+ years’ experience in Design Management / Project Management within the UAE.
• Architectural background (essential).
• Proven experience working as a Design Manager within a PMC / consultancy environment.
• Strong track record delivering large-scale, complex projects (e.g. residential, mixed-use, master developments).
• In-depth understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination (architecture, structure, MEP).
• Experience managing projects through full lifecycle, from concept design to construction and handover.
• Strong knowledge of UAE authority requirements, codes, and approval processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to balance design quality, cost, and programme.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, solution-driven approach.

Qualifications & Training:

• Degree in Architecture (preferred) or a related field such as Civil Engineering or Project Management.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RIBA, RICS) is advantageous.

Salary:

Subject to experience.

Location:

Dubai, UAE.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Start date:

ASAP.

About the role

We are seeking a high-calibre Commercial Manager to play a key role in the continued growth of our retail division in Dubai. This position will lead the post-contract commercial and contractual delivery of large-scale retail and mixed-use developments, with a particular focus on major mall developments and redevelopments across the GCC.

This is a client-facing leadership role, suited to an individual with a strong track record delivering complex retail assets for leading regional developers such as EMAAR, Dubai Holdings, and similar tier-one clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as Omnium’s lead commercial representative across major retail developments, providing strategic commercial and contractual leadership throughout the post-contract phase.
• Take full ownership of cost management for large-scale retail projects, including budgeting, cost planning, forecasting, cash flow management, and reporting.
• Lead commercial oversight on mall developments and redevelopments, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining design intent and operational functionality.
• Manage and evaluate variations, claims, and contractual matters, ensuring robust commercial positioning and risk mitigation.
• Deliver detailed cost analysis and reporting, identifying commercial risks and opportunities across complex retail programmes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders, particularly within leading Dubai-based developers.
• Support business growth within the retail sector by identifying new opportunities and strengthening client relationships across the UAE market.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quantity surveyors, fostering a high-performance, delivery-focused culture.
• Drive continuous improvement in commercial processes, cost accuracy, and reporting standards across the retail division.
• Ensure all commercial activities align with industry best practice, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years’ post-graduate experience in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale mall developments and/or retail-led mixed-use projects within the GCC.
• Strong experience working with prominent Dubai developers such as EMAAR, Nakheel, or equivalent tier-one clients.
• Demonstrated success in senior, client-facing roles with the ability to influence key stakeholders and drive commercial outcomes.
• Deep understanding of retail asset lifecycles, including design coordination, tenant requirements, and operational considerations.
• Extensive knowledge of the UAE supply chain, particularly in relation to retail and mall construction.
• Advanced proficiency in CostX or equivalent measurement software.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret complex cost data and provide strategic insight.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage teams, drive performance, and deliver under pressure on high-profile projects.

Qualifications & Training:

• University degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or another RICS accredited course.
• MRICS (or working towards) is strongly preferred.

Salary:

Subject to experience.

Location:

Dubai, UAE.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Start date:

ASAP.

About the role

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented MEP Cost Manager to join our growing retail division in Dubai. This role will support the commercial delivery of large-scale retail and mixed-use developments, with a particular focus on major mall developments and redevelopments across the GCC.

You will play a key role in managing the MEP cost and commercial aspects of high-profile projects, working closely with senior stakeholders while gaining exposure to some of the region’s most prominent retail developments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of MEP commercial and contractual services across large-scale retail and mall developments.
• Prepare detailed MEP cost plans, estimates, and benchmarks across all project stages.
• Assist in managing project budgets, cost forecasting, and cash flow reporting specific to MEP packages.
• Review MEP design documentation and identify cost risks, value engineering opportunities, and efficiencies.
• Evaluate variations, claims, and contractor submissions related to MEP works.
• Work closely with design teams, contractors, and consultants to ensure commercial alignment and cost control.
• Contribute to procurement strategies and tender evaluations for MEP packages.
• Support the preparation of commercial reports and client presentations.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and project stakeholders, particularly within leading retail developers.
• Ensure all MEP commercial activities are delivered in line with industry best practices and project requirements.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• 4–7 years’ post-graduate experience in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, with a focus on MEP.
• Proven experience working on retail, mall, or large-scale mixed-use developments within the GCC.
• Exposure to projects delivered for major developers such as EMAAR, Nakheel, or similar is highly desirable.
• Strong technical understanding of MEP systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection) within complex retail environments.
• Familiarity with the commercial lifecycle of MEP packages, from design through to final account.
• Good knowledge of the UAE supply chain, particularly MEP contractors and suppliers.
• Proficiency in CostX or similar measurement software.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced project environment.

Qualifications & Training:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Working towards MRICS (preferred but not essential).

Salary:

Subject to experience.

Location:

Dubai, UAE.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Start date:

ASAP.

About the role

Are you an experienced MEP Cost Manager ready to take ownership of a high-profile project in Sharjah? We’re looking for a detail-driven professional with strong post-contract experience to manage all aspects of cost control, reporting, and commercial delivery for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing packages on a luxury residential development.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Administer construction contracts related to MEP installations, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Manage variations, assess contractor claims related to MEP works, and resolve contractual disputes.
• Evaluate contractor payment applications for MEP works, recommend advance, interim, and final payments, and manage the payment certification process.
• Evaluate and negotiate contractor claims specifically related to MEP installations, ensuring fair and equitable settlements.
• Prepare and agree final accounts with contractors for MEP works, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide expert advice on contractual matters related to MEP systems, including contract interpretation, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.
• Advise on procurement strategies, vendor selection, and contract negotiation specifically for MEP equipment and materials.
• Prepare cost proposals and consultancy agreements for MEP-related consultancy services.
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates specifically for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, from initial design concepts through construction documentation, using appropriate cost data, labor rates, and material pricing. Analyse cost data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for MEP systems.
• Develop and manage cost plans for MEP installations, establish cost baselines, monitor project expenditures against budgets, forecast costs, and implement cost control measures to ensure MEP projects remain within budget.
• Lead Value Engineering exercises focused on MEP systems, identifying and implementing cost-effective solutions while maintaining or enhancing system performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
• Prepare regular cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and expenditure projections specifically for MEP installations, providing clear and concise insights into project financial performance related to MEP systems.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to compare MEP project costs against industry data and comparable projects. Identify cost drivers and implement strategies for optimizing MEP system costs.
• Prepare tender documentation specifically related to MEP works, including bills of quantities (BOQ), specifications, schedules of rates, and contract conditions.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience as a MEP Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager with ideally 2+ years working in UAE.
• Must have experience on a variety of large-scale and complex developments - residential, hospitality, retail, infrastructure etc.
• Should have extensive experience working with blue-chip UAE developers such as EMAAR, Nakheel, Dubai Holdings, DMCC, ITHRA, Aldar, Modon, Miral etc.
• Must have a demonstrable ability to thrive in client-facing roles. The Cost Manager should have the professional poise and confidence to present and build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and other key stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of CostX or another prominent measurement software.
• Demonstrable understanding of the UAE supply chain and extensive knowledge of regional material suppliers.
• Must have high-level analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and evaluate cost data effectively.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way.

Qualifications & Training:

• University degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering or another relevant RICS accredited course.
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) is preferred.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Sharjah, UAE.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Start date:

December 2025.

About the role

A fantastic opportunity to join our fast-growing London branch as a Cost Manager. This is an exciting position for a skilled and client-focused Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the delivery of pre-contract services across a diverse portfolio of high-profile developments in London and South-West of England.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Cost Manager, your responsibilities will encompass the full spectrum of pre-contract activities, including but not limited to:

• Developing detailed and accurate cost estimates at various stages of project development, from feasibility studies to detailed design.
• Creating and managing robust cost plans, ensuring projects remain within budget and providing proactive cost control measures.
• Performing accurate and efficient quantity take-offs from architectural and engineering drawings.
• Preparing comprehensive and well-structured Bills of Quantities in various formats to facilitate the tendering process.
• Developing and managing project cash flow projections to support financial planning and control.
• Preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive tender documents, including instructions to tenderers, forms of tender, and contract conditions.
• Assisting in the preparation and review of various forms of construction contracts and sub-contracts.
• Identifying and implementing value engineering opportunities to optimize project costs without compromising quality or functionality.
• Conducting thorough benchmarking analysis of project costs against comparable projects to ensure competitiveness and identify potential savings.
• Providing strategic procurement advice to clients, including the selection of appropriate procurement routes and contractor selection processes.
• Developing compelling proposals for consultancy services and drafting clear and comprehensive consultancy agreements.
• Providing pre-contract commercial and contractual advice to clients.

Key Skills:

• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience working as a Quantity Surveyor with a significant focus on pre-contract activities.
• Extensive experience in measuring and taking off quantities across various building and infrastructure project types.
• Proven ability to prepare accurate and detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Strong proficiency in developing and managing comprehensive cost plans.
• Demonstrable experience in conducting benchmarking analysis.
• Proven ability to identify and implement value engineering initiatives.
• Solid understanding of different forms of construction contracts.
• Experience in preparing tender documents and managing the tender process.
• Proficiency in cost management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Familiarity with construction practices and regulations in the UK.

Qualifications, Skills and Training:

• A bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related construction discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, AIQS, PICQS) is highly desirable.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

St. Paul’s, London, UK (Hybrid)

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Start date:

ASAP.

About the role

Our Portuguese arm is delighted to be recruiting for a Cost Manager.

Apply now for the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to successful delivery of all other pre and post-contract activities for cutting-edge buildings projects in beautiful Portugal.

• Cost Estimating.
• Bills of Quantities preparation.
• Preparation of Cost Plans.
• Value Engineering.
• Tender document preparation & evaluation.
• Procurement advice.
• Database maintenance and general administration.
• Monthly Payment Certificates
• Costing and negotiating variations
• Cost Reporting

Key Skills

• Strong numeracy and Financial Management skills.
• Must be a fluent English and Portuguese speaker.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages and software.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking.
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way.

Qualifications, Skills and Training:

• University degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• MRICS (preferred but not essential).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Cost Manager / Estimator.
• Knowledge of CostX or another prominent measurement software tool.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Lisbon, Portugal

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Start date:

ASAP