AESG Names Daniel King To Lead Expanding Cost Management Division

AESG, an international consultancy, engineering, and advisory firm based in the UAE, has appointed Daniel King as the head of its expanding Cost Management division. King will lead the delivery of cost management services for large construction projects, focusing on cost efficiency and minimising commercial risk for clients.

King brings over two decades of cost consultancy experience, having worked on multi-million-dollar projects in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and the UK. He will report directly to AESG's Partner and Global Head of Cost Management, Gary Tracey.

Gary Tracey welcomed King's appointment, stating: "Daniel has been hired due to both his reputation and the value he can bring to ensure cost certainty to meet our clients’ budgets. Budget overruns can be avoided through skilful planning and sound strategy."

Tracey emphasised the importance of balancing material costs, labour expenses, project timelines, and quality standards. "Our cost management service assures our clients that their visions can be made a reality without being hindered by common pitfalls," he added.

Before joining AESG, King served as Director of Cost Management at Currie & Brown, leading a team of over 70 cost consultants and working on notable projects. Prior to this role, he was Senior Commercial Manager for the UAE at EllisDon, overseeing commercial and cost management for large-scale projects on Saadiyat Island.

"Through our multidisciplinary service offering, clients can access strategic, well-rounded solutions across disciplines," said King. "The company’s cost management division is on an impressive upward trajectory. I am excited to help drive its ongoing success and be a part of the landmark projects that the company is working on," he added.