Strategic Civil Cost Controller | Budget & Forecasting

AL ASHRAM CONTRACTING (L.L.C); Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AL ASHRAM CONTRACTING (L.L.C) is seeking a Civil Cost Control Engineer to monitor, analyse and control costs for civil construction projects in the UAE. The role collaborates with Planning, Commercial, Procurement, Finance and Site teams to safeguard profitability and ensure accurate cost reporting and forecasting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and 5–8 years of UAE experience, with MRICS/CCP/PMP or equivalent qualifications considered an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
• MRICS, CCP, PMP or equivalent qualifications would be an advantage.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant UAE experience in construction cost control.
• Strong experience in building construction, civil infrastructure or major contracting projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project cost budgets for civil construction works.
• Review contracts BOQs, drawings, specifications and project budgets.
• Develop and maintain the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and cost codes.
• Allocate approved budgets across work packages, activities, materials, labour, plant, and subcontractors.
• Monitor committed costs, actual costs, and forecast costs.
• Identify cost overruns and risks at an early stage; recommend corrective actions.
• Analyse cost performance and provide early warnings to management.
• Reconcile cost information with Finance and Commercial records.
• Monitor CV, SV and CPI to ensure project profitability.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Cost forecasting

BOQ review

CV/SV/CPI analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

MRICS/CCP/PMP or equivalent

Job description

AL ASHRAM CONTRACTING (L.L.C) is seeking a Civil Cost Control Engineer to monitor, analyse and control costs for civil construction projects in the UAE. The role collaborates with Planning, Commercial, Procurement, Finance and Site teams to safeguard profitability and ensure accurate cost reporting and forecasting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and 5–8 years of UAE experience, with MRICS/CCP/PMP or equivalent qualifications considered an advantage.