Planning & Cost Control Engineer

Emirates Industrial Panel LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Industrial Panel LLC in Dubai is seeking a Planning & Cost Control Engineer to plan, monitor, and control project costs across the lifecycle, while supporting forecasting, budgeting, reporting and financial analysis with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a minimum of five years in project planning and cost control, advanced Excel skills, and excellent English communication; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning and cost control.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets and cost plans.
• Track project expenditures and ensure costs remain within approved budgets.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and financial analyses for management review.
• Monitor project milestones, variations, billing progress, and cost performance.
• Review cost estimates and recommend improvements for budgeting and procurement.
• Verify supplier, vendor, and subcontractor invoices and claims.
• Maintain project cost records and accounting databases.
• Coordinate with project teams to support forecasting and financial planning.
• Monitor billing status and assist with accounts receivable activities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and company procedures.

Skills

Project Planning

Cost Control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost Reporting

Vendor Coordination

Billing Management

Procurement Support

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Planning & Cost Control Engineer is responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling project costs throughout the project lifecycle. The role ensures projects remain within approved budgets by supporting forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis while collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets and cost plans.
• Track project expenditures and ensure costs remain within approved budgets.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and financial analyses for management review.
• Monitor project milestones, variations, billing progress, and cost performance.
• Review cost estimates and recommend improvements for budgeting and procurement.
• Verify supplier, vendor, and subcontractor invoices and claims.
• Maintain project cost records and accounting databases.
• Coordinate with project teams to support forecasting and financial planning.
• Monitor billing status and assist with accounts receivable activities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and company procedures.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning and cost control.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Key Skills

Project Planning Cost Control Project Budgeting Project Forecasting Cost Analysis Cost Analysis Construction Projects Engineering Projects Microsoft Excel Financial Reporting Project Costing Vendor Coordination Billing Management Procurement Support Project Controls