Cost Engineer (Rail / Civil Infrastructure)

About the role

AECOM is looking for a Cost Engineer to join a large-scale, multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure programme in Abu Dhabi. The role supports the programme's cost management and financial control, tracking budgets, forecasts and changes accurately and reporting them clearly. It works closely with planning, commercial and delivery teams so that project leaders have the cost information they need to make decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and monitor project budgets, cost plans and cost breakdown structures
• Track actual and committed costs against budget and forecast, and analyse and explain variances
• Develop and update cost forecasts, including estimate-at-completion (EAC) and cash flow projections
• Assess the cost impact of change requests and variations, and support the change management process from submission to approval
• Maintain cost control systems, databases and financial records, keeping data accurate and auditable
• Produce periodic cost reports and dashboards for project and programme management
• Work with planning teams to align cost and schedule data, including earned value analysis where applicable
• Coordinate with commercial and delivery teams on cost-related matters, risks and opportunities
• Support audits, reviews and continuous improvement of cost control procedures

Required profile

• At least 5 years' experience in cost engineering, cost control or commercial support on design and/or construction projects
• Solid working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting and change control processes
• Clear written and verbal communication, including presenting cost data to non-specialist stakeholders
• Desirable: experience on large-scale infrastructure or transport projects, rail project experience, Middle East experience (particularly UAE), familiarity with earned value management and FIDIC or NEC contracts, and Power BI experience

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Cost management software such as Primavera Unifier, EcoSys, Cleopatra or similar
• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience; membership of a professional body (e.g. AACE, RICS, ICE) is an advantage

New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.