International real estate advisor Savills has further expanded its cost management capability with the hire of a new Director of Cost Management, Justin Ng. He joins the larger Building and Project Consultancy team who provide tailored specialist solutions on all technical aspects of acquisitions, development, ownership, occupation and disposal of assets. In his new role, Justin will oversee projects in the UAE and help identify new growth opportunities around the Middle East.

Justin brings over 18 years of experience in project management and quantity surveying gained in real estate sectors including residential, commercial, hospitality and leisure, industrial, healthcare, education and infrastructure. He has been in the region since 2008 delivering cost management services for these sectors and, most recently, Justin was head of cost management at Colliers in the Middle East. He holds an MSc in Quantity Surveying from Heriot Watt University, UK and a BSc (Hons) in Building Construction Management from Sheffield Hallam University, UK. 

Speaking on the appointment, Stuart Healey, Commercial Director of Building & Project Consultancy Dubai at Savills said, “Justin has gathered invaluable experience in the cost management function having delivered varied projects for some of the most respected developers in the region. At Savills, Justin’s focus will continue to be cost management within the UAE as well as specialty projects around the region requiring a high level of expertise within this function. I am confident that Justin will enhance the strength and depth of the Building and Project Consultancy team and enable us to take the next step in the growth of our business.”

Justin Ng, Director of Cost Management, Building & Project Consultancy said, “I am thrilled to be a part of Savills and am looking forward to working with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Cost management assumes even greater significance today with the ever-changing macro-economic environment that has the potential to greatly influence costs and profitability for our clients. Keeping these factors in mind, the team will proactively manage cash flow through every stage of the project and ensure that clients always stay in control of their costs.”

The Savills Building and Project Consultancy team has an unrivalled track-record in the region, supporting clients across the technology, banking, financial services, legal, pharmaceutical, marketing and government sectors. In addition to project and cost management, the team provides services including but not limited to technical due diligence, reinstatement cost assessments for insurance purposes, bank monitoring, dilapidation reports and program management.