Cost Control Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Cost Control Engineer to manage project costs across site and head office operations in Dubai. You will monitor budgets, track expenditures, and provide cost‑control reports to support profitability and decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project budgets, cost plans, monthly forecasts and cost reports.
• Monitor actual costs, commitments, purchase orders, subcontractor and material expenses against approved budgets.
• Identify cost variances, potential overruns and financial risks, recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain cost codes and ensure accurate allocation across labour, materials, equipment and overheads.
• Prepare estimates at completion, cash‑flow forecasts and expenditure analyses.
• Review subcontractor and supplier invoices, claims and change orders for commercial compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers, quantity surveyors, procurement, finance and site teams to ensure timely cost information.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cost control, project cost management or commercial reporting within construction.
• Strong understanding of construction cost structures, budgets, variations and subcontractor cost control.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced construction environment and communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with cost‑tracking tools or ERP systems; familiarity with Xpedeon is a significant advantage.

What we offer

• Health insurance.
• Performance bonus.
• Annual air ticket allowance.
• Access to an in‑house learning platform.