Senior Cost Control Engineer - Civil

Abdulla Al Arif Investment
AE
On-site

Job Description

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 - AED22,000.00 per month

Experience:

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

Work Location: In person

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Cost controlBudgetingCvrEarned valueForecastingSubcontractor paymentsMaterial reconciliationProductivity analysisAnalyticalReportingCoordinationCcpConstructionCivil engineering

Salary

$15,000 - $22,000

month

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

5/5/2026

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