Senior Cost Control Engineer

al-sahraa-recruitment-services-2; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Sahraa Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to lead budget development, cost control systems, and variance analyses for major building and infrastructure projects.

You will monitor expenditures, prepare forecasts and monthly financial summaries, review BOQs and contracts, and coordinate with project teams to ensure cost compliance and timely close-out. A strong background in civil construction cost accounting is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 8–12 years in cost control for building/infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of BOQs, quantity take-offs, and final accounts.
• Contractual and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost breakdown structures, and cost control systems.
• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.
• Prepare cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and cost variance analysis.
• Identify cost overruns and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit monthly cost reports, progress reports, and financial summaries.
• Track committed costs, actual costs, and projected final costs.
• Support management with accurate financial data for decision-making.
• Review contracts, subcontracts, and BOQs for cost compliance.
• Manage variations, change orders, and claims in coordination with project teams.
• Assist in final accounts preparation and project close-out.
• Coordinate with project managers, planning engineers, procurement, and site teams.
• Support procurement by reviewing vendor/subcontractor cost proposals.
• Monitor subcontractor payments and interim valuations.
• Participate in project meetings and cost review sessions.

Skills

Cost control

Budgets & reports

Contract awareness

Communication

Cost variance

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

With Over 35 Years of Excellence in the construction and transportation Industry, Al Sahraa Group is one of the UAEs leading and diversified business groups, operating across transportation and major construction sectors. we are proud to contribute to the UAEs building and infrastructure development through commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain project budgets, cost breakdown structures, and cost control systems.

Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.

Prepare cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and cost variance analysis.

Identify cost overruns and recommend corrective actions

Prepare and submit monthly cost reports, progress reports, and financial summaries.

Track committed costs, actual costs, and projected final costs.

Support management with accurate financial data for decision-making

Review contracts, subcontracts, and BOQs for cost compliance.

Manage variations, change orders, and claims in coordination with project teams.

Assist in final accounts preparation and project close-out.

Coordinate with project managers, planning engineers, procurement, and site teams.

Support procurement by reviewing vendor/subcontractor cost proposals.

Monitor subcontractor payments and interim valuations.

Participate in project meetings and cost review sessions.

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management.

Minimum 8–12 years of experience in cost control for building/Infrastructure construction projects.

Strong knowledge of BOQs, quantity take-offs, and final accounts.

Excellent understanding of construction cost structures.

Contractual and commercial awareness.

Strong communication and reporting skills.