Director - Cost Planning - 20003910 (CDU911)

Job Purpose :

The Cost Planning Associate Director / Senior Manager will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing cost planning / estimates, budgeting, and forecasting processes within the Transport Business Unit. This role ensures cost efficiency, financial control, and alignment with project objectives by providing strategic insights and cost estimate analysis throughout the entire project lifecycle

Key Responsibilities :

Cost Planning / Estimating & Budgeting :

• Develop, implement, and manage cost planning strategies for Transport BU Projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, forecasts, and budgets for infrastructure, mobility, and transport-related projects, across the Transport BU.
• Conduct financial feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to support development and delivery orientated judgement & decision-making, at all stages
• Develop detailed pre-tender costs estimates and assist with the cost of optioneering and variations.
• Ability to prepare and interrogate benchmarking studies
• Apply international best practice and ideally regional / Middle Eastern costing estimates in preparation of budgets, at all stages

Cost Control & Monitoring :

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting :

Process Improvement & Best Practices :

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience :