Cost Control Engineer-UAE National

The Cost Control Engineer supports the project team throughout all phases of project delivery by managing project budgeting, cost monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting activities. The role plays a key part in ensuring projects are executed within approved cost baselines, while supporting effective cost control, variance analysis, and financial performance aligned with project scope and schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Control & Financial Management

• Development and maintenance of project cost budgets and forecasts

• Cost tracking, expenditure monitoring, and variance analysis

• Preparation of cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial dashboards

• Support to change management, including evaluation of cost impacts

• Understanding of earned value management (EVM) principles

• Cost risk identification and mitigation

Analytical & Technical Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail

• Ability to interpret financial data and identify cost trends

• Accurate data validation and reconciliation

• Advanced Excel and data analysis capability

Planning & Coordination

• Close coordination with project controls, planning, procurement, and construction teams

• Support to project managers in cost-related decision making

• Timely collection and consolidation of cost data from multiple stakeholders

• Interface with finance teams for invoicing, accruals, and cost actuals

Communication & Reporting

• Clear and concise reporting of cost performance to project and management teams

• Ability to explain cost variances and forecasts to non-financial stakeholders

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Professional Attributes

• High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership

• Ability to manage priorities and meet reporting deadlines

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven approach

• Adaptable to fast-paced, multi-project environments