Cost Control Engineer

IRTH; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Performance Bonus

Annual air ticket allowance

In-house learning platform

Job summary

IRTH Group seeks a detail‑oriented Cost Control Engineer to support project cost management across site and head office in Dubai. You will monitor budgets, track expenditures, prepare forecasts, analyse variances, and deliver cost‑control reports to enable informed management decisions.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management and at least five years’ cost‑control experience in construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant cost control experience in construction.
• Strong understanding of construction project cost structures, budgets, commitments, variations, claims and subcontractor cost control.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and cost-tracking tools or ERP systems; familiarity with Xpedeon is a significant advantage.
• Strong analytical, numerical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with site and head office teams in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Good communication skills with the ability to prepare clear reports and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of UAE construction practices, procurement processes and contractual procedures are added advantages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project budgets, cost plans, cost reports, and monthly cost forecasts.
• Monitor actual costs, commitments, purchase orders, subcontractor costs, material costs, and site expenditures against budgets.
• Identify cost variances, potential overruns, and financial risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain project cost codes and ensure accurate allocation of costs.
• Prepare Estimate at Completion, cost-to-complete, cash-flow forecasts, and expenditure analysis.
• Review subcontractor and supplier invoices, claims, variations, and change orders for compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers, quantity surveyors, procurement, finance, and site teams for cost information.
• Support budgeting, value engineering, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure cost-control records and documents are maintained per procedures.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Report writing

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Xpedeon

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Control Engineer to support project cost management across site and head office operations. The successful candidate will monitor budgets, track commitments and expenditures, prepare forecasts, analyse variances, and provide timely cost-control reports to support project profitability and management decision-making.

• Prepare and maintain project budgets, cost plans, cost reports, and monthly cost forecasts.
• Monitor actual costs, commitments, purchase orders, subcontractor costs, material costs, and site expenditures against approved budgets.
• Identify cost variances, potential overruns, and financial risks, and recommend corrective actions to management.
• Maintain project cost codes and ensure accurate allocation of costs across labour, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and overheads.
• Prepare Estimate at Completion, cost-to-complete, cash-flow forecasts, and expenditure analysis.
• Review subcontractor and supplier invoices, claims, variations, and change orders for commercial and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers, quantity surveyors, procurement, finance, and site teams to ensure timely and accurate cost information.
• Supporting budgeting, value engineering, and cost-saving initiatives where required.
• Ensure cost-control records, reports, and supporting documents are maintained in line with company procedures.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in cost control, project cost management, estimation, forecasting, or commercial reporting within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction project cost structures, budgets, commitments, variations, claims, and subcontractor cost control.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and cost-tracking tools or ERP systems; familiarity with Xpedeon is a significant advantage.
• Strong analytical, numerical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with site and head office teams in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Good communication skills with the ability to prepare clear reports and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of UAE construction practices, procurement processes, and contractual procedures are added advantages.

Preferred candidate profile :

• Previous experience working directly with main contractors, or large-scale construction projects in the UAE (Residential & Commercial Building experience are added advantage).
• Hands-on experience preparing management reports, budget variance analysis, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and support commercial decision-making.

• Health Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• Annual air ticket allowance
• In-house learning platform

Why Join IRTH Group?

At IRTH Group, we’re not just a company; we’re a family committed to building a brighter future together. Guided by our core values of trust, strength, and agility, we empower individuals to thrive and succeed in a dynamic, collaborative environment. We take pride in building great projects in prime locations, designed for future generations and offering exceptional value as an investor's product. IRTH Group stands as a symbol of legacy, resilience, and vision. Rooted in the foundation of a distinguished local family conglomerate, our privately held real estate investment platform draws strength from a heritage spanning over a century.

At IRTH Group, we are not just shaping the industry, we are setting the standard. If you are driven by ambition, excellence, and the pursuit of legacy, this is where your journey begins.

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?