Middle East Vacancies for Director of Cost 

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Salary: 65,000 SAR – 80,000 SAR per month

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are recruiting for a Cost Director -Leisure & Entertainment projects for a position with ‘probably’ the best Construction Consultancy in the Middle East. This is a Tier 1 Construction Consultancy organisation.

Stafford Lawrence is engaged in a retained search to recruit a Director of Cost for a position with a world-class Construction Consultancy in the Middle East. This client is a global giant and has a worldwide reach. This role will be based in their offices in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a permanent role on a 5-day week.

Candidates should note that this role does require MRICS PLUS significant experience in both Pre and post-contract for Leisure and Entertainment projects PLUS previous Middle East and overseas experience.

Due to client requirements, we cannot consider candidates who are from a Main Contractor background for this position. At least 90% of your past roles must be with a Construction Consultancy.

We also cannot consider anyone over the retirement age of 60 for this position. Our client cannot currently obtain visas for candidates over 60.

The Role of the Director of Cost – Leisure & Entertainment – International Job Vacancies

  • You will be the Senior point of contact for Leisure and Entertainment projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is a Senior-level role and you are expected to engage not only on Projects but Business Development in the region.
  • In addition, you will oversee several Cost and Commercial Staff from Assistant to Associate level to deliver projects in the region. Undertaking line management and unit management duties.
  • Circa 20-25 years of experience with well-known Western Tier 1 cost consultancies or Chartered Quantity Surveying practices, showing consistent work experience, with a few good organisations. Please note we cannot accept candidates with a Main Contractor background for this role.
  • Furthermore, as this is a Director level role, it is assumed that you will have extensive experience in client liaison, in particular very strong diplomacy skills, acquired in the Middle East.
  • A good understanding of business development across the region and strong technical delivery experience.
  • In addition, previous experience with a Consultancy organisation as a Director of Cost or an Associate Director of Cost looking for a more Senior Role
  • Above all, you must have in-depth experience of Leisure and Entertainment projects as you will be responsible for this sector across the business.
  • This role is not for the faint-hearted.

Requirements for the Director Of Cost Middle East Vacancy

  • A degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management ( BSc Quantity Surveying) from a recognised Western University.
  • In addition, Chartered MRICS Status ( Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors ) is essential for this role. Please note that MRICS is a MANDATORY requirement for this director-level role.
  • Experience with a Tier 1 Cost Consultancy / PQS organisation in the Middle East.
  • Leisure and Entertainment projects from Inception to completion across the Middle East.
  • Overall experience in managing large projects and programs.
  • Experience managing a team of Cost Professionals on large-scale multi-billion $ projects.
  • Please note the retirement age is currently 60 for expat professionals in Saudi Arabia. We are seeking a candidate who can fulfil this role for at least 5 years.

Salary & Benefits- Salaries for Director of Cost – Saudi Arabia

A total package of 65,000 SAR -80,000 SAR per month

If you fall outside this banding we would still be happy to speak with you as our client can be a little flexible on this package.

This role requires a five-day week.

  • Bonus as per Saudi Law
  • Visa Costs
  • Medical Cover
  • Holiday Allowance plus all national holidays
  • Additional benefits

To apply for this position of Cost Director Leisure & Entertainment Vacancy

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Email an up-to-date CV to  Victoria Ricketts

Please quote Reference: Director of Cost KSA/25

You can also contact Victoria Ricketts directly on LinkedIn about this position if you have further queries.

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About Us- Stafford Lawrence Ltd- Jobs Abroad -International Vacancies- Overseas Careers

  • Stafford Lawrence Ltd has 20 years of experience recruiting full-time vacancies for Cost Consultancy /PQS / Quantity Surveying professionals in the UK Middle East and Asia.
  • We have considerable experience placing candidates into job vacancies in the Middle East. We will guide you and offer assistance all the way.
  • For any additional questions on this role or any other International Job Vacancies on our website, please email us at info@staffordlawrence.com.
  • Stafford Lawrence Ltd adheres to GDPR Guidelines. Your CV will go to specifically named clients only with your permission.
  • We are always recruiting for Directors of Cost and Commercial and Associate Directors for Careers in Construction in the Middle East.

Our other Director Level roles in the Middle East – Overseas Job Vacancies

Associate or Director of Cost – Luxury Hotels Resorts Residential