Cost Manager
TurnerTownsend
Posted: April 7, 2026
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Quick Summary
We're seeking a skilled Cost Manager to lead the cost management of major projects in Saudi Arabia, focusing on delivering high-quality results with a focus on cost optimization and process improvement.
Required Skills
Job Description
At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Due to significant growth and ongoing delivery success with our clients in our Real Estate / Infrastructure we are currently recruiting a Cost Manager with proven experience to join our Riyadh, Saudi Arabia based team.
The ideal applicant with have a strong background in Quantity Surveying, ideally gained through the delivery of complex infrastructure / real estate projects. Ideally you will have worked within a professional consultancy before, but those with a background in other areas, such as experience working for main contractors are encouraged to apply.
You will be working within a professional and ambitious team, where you will receive excellent support but also have the opportunity to demonstrate working on your own initiative.  
 Responsibilities:
• To support the Commission Manager’s taking responsibility for allocated tasks. 
• To provide excellent service delivery to clients, gain their trust and enhance our reputation. 
• To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service from pre - contract to construction completion.  
Required Experience:
• Good knowledge of and experience in the Real Estate / Infrastructure sector working for a professional cost consultancy. 
• Solid experience and capability of pre-contract services from feasibility through to tendering, measurement and pricing of building and MEP works for estimating and preparation of Bills of Quantities. 
• Experience of post-contract services, interim applications, change management processes and variation valuation. 
• Experience of working with standard form contracts, FIDIC preferred and knowledge of contract procedures. 
• Professional approach and confident in performing your role. 
• Ability to work with contractors personnel with confidence and assurance. 
• Procurement experience would be an advantage as well as experience in client facing. 
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar.  
• Professional membership is an advantage i.e. MRICS. 
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in similar roles. 
• Good knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters.  
• Knowledge of CostX is required.
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