Cost Control Engineer

BESIX; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Dubai is seeking a Cost Control Engineer to ensure project delivery within budget and high quality. The role involves cost estimation, budget management, and collaboration with project teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering, 5 years of experience in cost control, and proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel. Experience in the Middle East is essential. The company promotes an inclusive workplace with growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Positive Workplace Culture

Diverse Team

Qualifications

• 5 years of proven experience as a Cost Control Engineer.
• Middle East experience, preferably on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills for precise cost tracking.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project specifications to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Maintain project budgets and monitor expenditures for compliance.
• Track actual spending against the budget and suggest corrective actions.
• Prepare project cost reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Budget Management

Cost Tracking

Reporting

Collaboration

Cost-Saving Initiatives

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Why This Role Matters

The Cost Control Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring BESIX delivers complex highvalue projects on time within budget and to the highest quality an industry where margins are tight and project scopes evolve rapidly effective cost control is essential to project success and long-term client satisfaction.

What You’ll Drive

• Cost Estimation: Analyze project specifications and drawings to determine the total cost of a project and prepare detailed cost estimates in close collaboration with project team.
• Budget Management: Maintain project budgets monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Cost Tracking: Track actual spending against the budget/ Forecast analyze cost ledgers identify cost variances and suggest corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Reporting: Prepare project cost reports and submit to the project management and stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers engineers and other stakeholders to gather data verify project progress and implement cost control measures.
• Cost-Saving Initiatives: Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities and best practices to enhance project profitability and efficiency.
• Risk Assessment: Work Closely with planning team and assess the Risk and Opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering
• 5 years of proven experience as a Cost Control Engineer
• Middle East experience is essential preferably on large-scale construction projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel (advanced skills preferred)
• Strong analytical and numerical skills for precise cost tracking and forecasting
• Detail-oriented; Adaptable and flexible in fastpaced evolving project environments
• Excellent communication and coordination with engineering procurement planning and site teams
• Strong commitment to quality safety and compliance standards
• Problemsolving mindset with the ability to recommend effective mitigation actions
• Teamoriented aligned with BESIX values of collaboration integrity and continuous improvement

Why You’ll Enjoy Working with Us

• Exciting Projects
• Career Growth
• Diverse Team
• Competitive Benefits
• Positive Workplace Culture

Additional Information

Six Construct is guided by our core values of respect excellence co-creation passion and unity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued secure and motivated to reach their full potential.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time