Senior Cost Engineer – Civil & Infrastructure

Ably Resources; Qatar; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free remuneration package

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading energy organization in Qatar seeks a Senior Cost Engineer to manage cost engineering for large-scale civil and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, including 5 years in civil projects, and proficiency in cost estimation software. This role involves developing cost estimates, monitoring performance, and contributing to project cost control efforts. An attractive, tax-free remuneration package and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in cost engineering and estimation.
• At least 5 years’ experience on civil and infrastructure projects.
• Experience in claims assessment and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates throughout project lifecycle.
• Monitor and report project cost performance.
• Support annual budget preparation and revisions.
• Create Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) aligned with scope and tender requirements.
• Support tender documentation and supplier engagement for cost control.
• Review contractor invoices, conduct cost evaluations and variance analyses.

Skills

Cost estimation software proficiency

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk analysis

Bid evaluation

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional certification (AACE, CCE)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Location: Qatar
Sector: Energy / Major Infrastructure Projects
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role

Ably Resources is partnering with a leading energy organisation in Qatar to recruit an experienced Senior Cost Engineer to support the successful delivery of large-scale civil and infrastructure projects across the full project lifecycle.

This role sits within a central Project Engineering and Procurement Services function and is responsible for cost engineering, budgeting, estimating, invoicing, and cost control activities across a diverse portfolio of projects. These projects span early‑stage studies through to FEED, EPIC, construction, and commercial close‑out.

The position offers exposure to high‑value capital programmes, ranging from multi‑million to multi‑billion QAR projects, and requires a commercially astute cost professional capable of operating independently in a demanding project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates across all stages of the project lifecycle, including studies, FEED, EPIC, tenders, and work change requests (WCRs).
• Prepare preliminary estimates for scope options and evaluate the cost impact of design and scope changes.
• Establish and manage project contingencies using probabilistic cost risk analysis techniques.
• Maintain full estimate traceability supported by appropriate documentation.
• Develop customised Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) aligned with scope of work, pricing notes, and tender requirements.
• Support the preparation of tender documentation in coordination with engineering and contracts teams.
• Participate in technical and commercial bid evaluations, providing variance analysis against corporate estimates.
• Review and evaluate contractor claims, technical deviation requests (TDRs), and WCR proposals, preparing formal cost evaluation reports.

Cost Control & Reporting

• Monitor and report project cost performance, including approved changes, potential variations, claims, and forecasts to completion.
• Prepare cost variance analyses and provide detailed cost information for senior management and steering committee reviews.
• Support annual budget preparation and budget revisions, including justification of variances.
• Create release orders (ROs) and service entry sheets (SES) in SAP to support contractor invoicing and payment processing.
• Review, assess, and endorse contractor invoices and claims in line with contract terms and cost evaluations.
• Support project commercial close‑out activities, including final accounts, asset capitalisation schedules, and close‑out reporting.

Process Improvement & Data Management

• Contribute to the development and standardisation of cost estimation methodologies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Maintain and update cost databases, historical project data, bid benchmarks, and market pricing information.
• Interface regularly with suppliers, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to maintain up‑to‑date market intelligence.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Civil Engineering.
• Professional certification such as AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), Certified Cost Engineer (CCE), or equivalent is highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ hands‑on experience in cost engineering and estimation.
• At least 5 years’ experience focused on civil and infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience delivering cost estimates for studies, FEED, EPIC, and stage‑gate approvals.
• Strong background in claims assessment, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Experience in tendering processes, contracting strategies, and technical/commercial bid evaluation.

Technical & Systems Skills

• High level of proficiency in cost estimation software, SAP, and MS Office applications.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess cost risk, contingency, and forecast accuracy.
• Familiarity with international project controls and cost engineering best practices.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to work independently under pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working extended hours to meet project deadlines when required.

The role offers a highly attractive, tax‑free remuneration package, supported by a strong and comprehensive benefits package, designed to support long‑term career stability and relocation to Qatar.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a major energy organisation delivering complex, high‑value civil and infrastructure projects. The role offers long‑term career security, exposure to large‑scale capital programmes, and an excellent lifestyle opportunity in Qatar.