Cost Control Engineer

About the role

Bartawi Group, an Emirati family-owned and managed organisation active in construction, industrial real estate, property management, environmental services and waste management, is looking for a Cost Control Engineer. The role manages and reports on the costs of building construction projects, keeping each project within its approved budget and planned margins, and working with the QS, procurement, site and finance teams so that management receives accurate cost information on time.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, cost reports and cost forecasts.
• Track project costs against approved budgets and report cost overruns early.
• Prepare monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and Cost-to-Complete (CTC) reports.
• Track project revenue, actual costs, commitments and projected margins.
• Monitor material consumption, labour, plant and machinery costs and subcontractor expenses.
• Review and monitor LPOs, purchase orders, subcontractor costs and supplier invoices.
• Work with the QS, procurement, site and finance teams so that cost reporting is accurate and complete.
• Track project variations and ensure approved variations are reflected in budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse cost deviations and recommend corrective actions to protect project profitability.
• Prepare regular cost analysis reports and keep management updated on time.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in cost control with a contracting company in the UAE.
• Building project experience is mandatory.
• Good communication and coordination skills, able to work across site and office teams.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of project cost control, budgeting, forecasting and cost reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills are preferred.