Cost Control Engineer

Almajdouie; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international contractor in the EPC market seeks a Cost Control Engineer for projects in NEOM, KSA. The ideal candidate will manage budgeting, cost monitoring, and reporting, contributing to large-scale, impactful construction projects. Join a dynamic team focused on collaboration and excellence in engineering.

Benefits

Expat package

Human-centric culture with development opportunities

Qualifications

• Average 5 years of experience in Cost Control/Estimation within EPC/Heavy Industrial construction.
• Experience with tunnels projects in KSA is an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the Cost Breakdown Structure and Project Cost Centres.
• Monitoring actual project costs and developing cost trends.
• Preparing cost reports and maintaining records.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

University degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

# Cost Control Engineer

Full-time | Team: Operations Control (OCD) | Job Level: Middle (4 - 6 years)

Company Description

With over half a century of experience, our company is a reliable and respected international contractor in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) market. We execute complex EPC projects worldwide, upholding superior standards of performance.

We have a strong track record in completing major Energy, Marine, Infrastructure, and Defense & Security projects globally. We pride ourselves on delivering reliability and trust to our clients, as expected from a leading EPC contractor.

Job Description

We are growing and currently seeking a Cost Control Engineer to join our skilled team on a project in NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities include:

1. Participating in preparing the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and establishing Project Cost Centres.
2. Transforming the Tender Estimate into the Project First Budget.
3. Ensuring costs are properly allocated to relevant Cost Centres.
4. Preparing budgets and current estimates.
5. Estimating new rates, pricing variations, and assessing claims’ cost impact.
6. Monitoring actual project costs, analyzing variances, and developing cost trends and projections.
7. Preparing cost reports and maintaining records of actual cost elements.
8. Collaborating with project sections on cost allocation, accounting, and control matters.
9. Participating in preparing the Project Close-Out Report and Lessons Learned.

Requirements

• University degree in Civil Engineering.
• Average 5 years of experience in Cost Control/Estimation within EPC/Heavy Industrial construction, preferably on large projects.
• Experience with tunnels projects in KSA is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Candidate Profile

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Operational mindset.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Passionate and determined to succeed.

What We Offer

Enjoy the benefits of an expat package and be part of passionate, international EPC teams working on impactful mega construction projects globally. We foster a human-centric culture that values development and collaboration.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Your application will be kept confidential and processed according to data privacy laws.