Cost Control Engineer

Irth Holding Limited; Dubai; In loco; AED 280.000 - 420.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health Insurance

Performance Bonus

Annual air ticket

In-house learning platform

Descrizione del lavoro

Irth Holding Limited is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Control Engineer to support project cost management across site and head office operations in Dubai. You will monitor budgets, track commitments and expenditures, prepare forecasts and provide cost-control reports to support profitability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management, 5+ years in cost control, and advanced Excel with ERP familiarity.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in cost control and project cost management in construction.
• Strong understanding of cost structures, budgets, variations, and subcontractor costs.
• Advanced MS Excel and cost-tracking tools proficiency; ERP familiarity helpful.
• Ability to work with site and head office teams in a fast-paced environment.

Mansioni

• Monitor budgets, track commitments and expenditures, and prepare forecasts.
• Review invoices, variations and change orders for commercial compliance.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, cost plans, and monthly cost forecasts.
• Coordinate with project managers, quantity surveyors, procurement, finance and site teams.
• Support budgeting, value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.

Conoscenze

Cost control

Budgeting

MS Excel

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional coordination

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering / construction management

Strumenti

ERP systems

Xpedeon

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong ownership of deadlines, accuracy, and documentation.

Benefits

• 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