Assistant Cost Manager (Quantity Surveying & Project Cost Control) – Abu Dhabi, UAE | Omnium International

Company Overview:

Omnium International is a professional and performance-driven leader in the Abu Dhabi cost consultancy landscape, dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering solutions and operational excellence. We operate with an “educational family” philosophy, where technical management and professional quantity surveying mastery are shared to ensure organizational success. At Omnium, we believe that accurate financial reporting and disciplined cost control are the cornerstones of project stability. Join our professional Human Resources and engineering team in Abu Dhabi and contribute to an environment that values professional integrity, technical innovation in Information Technology, and the strategic growth of our diverse construction portfolios.

Job Description:

We are looking to hire a detail-oriented Assistant Cost Manager to join our team in Abu Dhabi. This role is fundamental to our commercial framework, requiring a professional who can support project cost control activities and budget management for management and client review. You will be responsible for quantity surveying tasks, preparing bills of quantities, and verifying supplier payment applications. We are looking for an individual with a strong foundation in Project Estimation and a proactive approach to financial variance analysis. This is a brilliant opportunity to advance your education and cost management career within a premier professional engineering consultancy.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of project budgets and monitor actual costs to meet management financial targets.
• Perform quantity surveying tasks, including measurements and BOQ preparation in Abu Dhabi.
• Liaise with the Human Resources and project teams to support procurement and contract administration.
• Review change orders and assess financial implications to ensure 100% data integrity in cost reporting.
• Utilize digital Information Technology tools and Microsoft Excel to prepare detailed forecasts, variance analysis, and performance dashboards.

🔹 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related academic discipline.
• 2 to 4 years of professional experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or project estimation.
• Strong background in management of construction contracts, project processes, and cost control methods.
• Professional background in education or training regarding cost management software and numerical analysis.
• Ability to demonstrate operational excellence and a detail-oriented approach to financial documentation in the UAE.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain accurate cash flow forecasts.

What We Offer:

• Monthly salary package ranging from AED 4,000 to 5,000.
• A stable and influential role within a reputable Cost Management & Engineering Group.
• Direct involvement in the management of essential project protocols and high-value construction initiatives.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and career development within the Cost Management sector.