Senior Cost Control Engineer - Civil

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Control Engineer to manage project budgets, monitor cost performance, control expenditures, and support financial decision-making across multiple construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review project budgets, estimates, and support coordination with the Tender Department.
• Implement and monitor cost control procedures for materials, labour, and machinery.
• Review requisitions, bid comparisons, petty cash, and procurement-related costs.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier payments against budgets and cost codes.
• Prepare and analyze Monthly Cost Reports, Earned Value, CVR, and Cash Flow.
• Track productivity, material consumption, and forecast cost overruns.
• Analyze variances between budget, actual cost, and earned value and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare material reconciliation reports for major items (concrete, rebar, cement, diesel, etc.).
• Support variation orders, claims, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Maintain cost databases, productivity records, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, QS, site teams, and Accounts on all cost matters.
• Support multiple projects and provide ad-hoc reports as required by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 6–10 years of UAE experience in cost control within construction projects.
• Strong experience in budgeting, cost control, CVR, earned value, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of subcontractor payments, material reconciliation, and productivity analysis.
• CCP (AACEI) certification is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Excel, ERP systems, and cost control software.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and coordination skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED18,000.00 per month

Experience:

• Cost Control with UAE Civil Construction : 6 years (Required)

Work Location: In person