Cost Control Engineer (Infrastructure & Utilities)

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Develop, manage, and maintain project budgets, cost breakdown structures, and financial control systems from project initiation to close-out. Monitor project cost performance by tracking actual vs. budgeted expenses and identifying deviations. Perform variance analysis and update forecast to complete (ETC) and estimate at completion (EAC). Ensure accurate cost coding, commitment tracking, and expenditure classification. Review and validate purchase requisitions, subcontractor invoices, and material requests for compliance with budget and contractual requirements. Prepare monthly cost reports, dashboards, and cash flow forecasts using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Oracle systems. Evaluate change orders, analyze financial impacts of variations, and support preparation of claims and contractual adjustments. Coordinate with planning, procurement, commercial, and technical teams to maintain alignment between budget, commitments, and project progress. Participate in project risk assessments, cost risk analysis, and recommend mitigation strategies. Support tendering and pre-contract cost evaluation when required. Maintain accurate cost records and prepare reporting for management and stakeholders. Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (required). Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in UAE, preferably in: o Infrastructure and utilities o Pipeline and water transmission systems o Sewerage networks o Water treatment or desalination o Industrial or EPC projects o Strong knowledge of cost control principles, budget development, and earned value management (EVM). Proficiency in: o Oracle Fusion / Oracle Unifier / Horizon ERP o Primavera P6 o Power BI and advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot, Macros) o Cost reporting and analytical dashboards Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, claims, and variation orders. Excellent communication, analytical, and reporting skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Employment Type Full Time Company Industry ConstructionCivil Engineering Department / Functional Area Site EngineeringProjects Keywords Cost ControlEPC ProjectCost EngineeringCivil ConstructionEstimation CostingCost AnalysisCost ReportingMonitoring ExpendituresVariance Analysis Get real-time job updates only on our App