Associate Director – Cost Management (MRICS)

About the role

Gleeds is seeking an MRICS‑qualified Associate Director to lead cost management services for a major development in Doha. The role combines pre‑ and post‑contract quantity surveying with facilities management procurement, offering a senior leadership position within a dynamic, multinational environment.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver pre‑ and post‑contract cost management for construction and FM packages.
• Advise on and implement facilities management procurement strategies.
• Manage commissions to ensure high‑quality deliverables in line with Gleeds procedures.
• Maintain and grow client relationships, acting as a senior representative of Gleeds.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, value‑engineered solutions, and Bills of Quantities.
• Develop tender documentation, manage the tender process, and design marking schemes.
• Produce and present detailed reports to clients and senior directors.

Required profile

• MRICS chartered status (or equivalent) and MMUP Grade A.
• 15+ years of post‑graduate quantity surveying experience.
• 10+ years working in the GCC, including at least 5 years on infrastructure projects over US$100 million.
• Proven experience on large mixed‑use and building projects.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Cost planning and estimating.
• Value engineering.
• Bills of Quantities preparation.
• Tender documentation and tender process management.
• Construction and facilities management procurement strategies.