MEP Cost Manager
Core
Provide independent, rate-based MEP cost assurance for clients from tender through to final account, backed by strong system knowledge and current UAE/GCC market insight.
Role type
Senior MEP Cost Manager
Builds
Validated MEP rates, cost forecasts, and cost-to-complete assessments for large complex projects (venues, data centres, healthcare, airports).
Domain
Construction / MEP (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire fighting, BMS/ELV) in UAE/GCC
Required skills
MEP quantity surveying, rate building from first principles, tender analysis, variation and claim evaluation, procurement management, measurement software (CostX), advanced Excel, knowledge of major MEP systems and drawings
Preferred skills
MRICS, knowledge of UAE/GCC MEP supply chain and pricing trends
Technologies
CostX, Excel
Responsibilities
Take off and structure MEP BOQs against drawings and specifications; benchmark MEP rates from first principles; obtain and validate supplier/subcontractor quotations; analyse tender returns for scope gaps and unbalanced rates; assess interim payment applications; evaluate variations and claims; manage provisional sums and procurement flows; prepare cost reports and forecasts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
