Senior Cost Manager (Post-Contract)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Cost Manager - Post Contract to join our organisation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. You will manage post-contract services with confidence, handling interim applications, change management, variation valuations, and extension of time claims whilst administering contract procedures in accordance with standard form contracts, particularly FIDIC. • Take personal responsibility for conducting cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes place across all project stages • Administer post-contract services and manage interim applications, monitor post-contract costs, and analyse actual expenditures, commitments, and forecasted costs to ensure alignment with approved budgets • Deal effectively with post-contract cost variances and manage change control processes, including the valuation of variations and assessment of extension of time claims, with detailed financial analysis and contractual justification • Develop and maintain cost forecasting models to predict final project costs and identify potential cost overruns or savings opportunities • Review and validate contractor invoices, change orders, and claims for accuracy and contractual compliance before approval, and produce post-contract and ad-hoc reports demonstrating clear communication of complex financial information • Conduct financial reconciliation between contract terms, invoices, and accounting records to ensure accuracy and compliance with standard form contracts, particularly FIDIC procedures • Negotiate with contractors and agree final accounts, ensuring all contractual obligations are satisfied and disputes are resolved professionally • Lead and mentor junior cost analysts, providing guidance on cost management methodologies, contract administration, and best practices • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field • Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in cost management, post-contract administration, or similar financial management roles within construction, engineering, or project-based environments • Prior UAE construction industry experience is essential • Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent is highly preferred • Proven expertise in cost analysis, budget forecasting, cost control methodologies, and financial interpretation • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data visualisation • Experience with cost management software, ERP systems, and project management tools • Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration and compliance requirements, particularly FIDIC standard form contracts • Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences • Proficiency in preparing detailed cost reports, variance analyses, and financial forecasts • Experience in risk identification and mitigation within a project delivery environment