Senior Cost Control (Roads, Bridges, Highway & Tunnel)

WSP in the Middle East; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cost Control Engineer to join their dynamic team in Riyadh. This pivotal role involves ensuring efficient cost management across various infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, and tunnels. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of project cost dynamics and extensive site supervision experience. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this role offers the opportunity to work on transformative projects that shape society. Join a company that values professional growth and fosters a collaborative environment, making a significant impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

First-class medical cover

Paid professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in cost control and project management.
• Strong technical knowledge of cost estimation and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of project cost management and budgeting.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and cost analysis for stakeholders.

Skills

Cost Management

Budgeting

Cost Control

Financial Reporting

Contract Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Quality Assurance

Continuous Improvement

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Advanced degree or professional certifications (PMP, CCE)

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you'll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us.

WSP is a renowned consultancy in the construction industry, specializing in site supervision for road, tunnel, highway, and bridge projects. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our clients while adhering to the highest standards of safety and sustainability.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cost Control Engineer to join our team in Riyadh. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient cost management and control across various infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, highways, and tunnels. This position demands a deep understanding of project cost dynamics, coupled with extensive site supervision experience in a consulting capacity.

Your role and responsibilities

1. Cost Management: Oversee all aspects of project cost management, including budget estimation, cost forecasting, and expenditure tracking.
2. Budgeting: Develop comprehensive project budgets based on detailed analysis and understanding of project scope, specifications, and requirements.
3. Cost Control: Implement robust cost control mechanisms to monitor project expenditures, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
4. Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, cost analysis, and variance reports for project stakeholders and management.
5. Contract Management: Collaborate with project teams to review contracts, change orders, and other contractual documents to ensure alignment with project cost objectives.
6. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and cost implications associated with project activities, and develop mitigation strategies to minimize financial impacts.
7. Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities, to address cost-related issues and ensure alignment with project objectives.
8. Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards, policies, and procedures related to cost management and control activities.
9. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost control processes, tools, and methodologies, based on industry best practices and lessons learned.
10. Mentorship and Guidance: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the cost control team, fostering their professional development and growth.

Candidate requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CCE) are a plus.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in cost control and project management, with a focus on infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, highways, tunnels).
• Proven track record of successful cost management and control on large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in the Middle East region.
• Strong technical knowledge of cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis methodologies.
• Extensive experience in site supervision and construction management within a consulting environment.
• Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) and cost control systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail and the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language proficiency is a plus.

What’s in it for you

Along with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first-class medical cover and paid professional subscriptions. We foster a friendly and inclusive culture that respects and maximizes individual contributions. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion, or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity. We also welcome disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Apply now and be part of WSP’s future!

About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our communities and driven by international expertise. Our team includes engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, environmental specialists, and other professionals. We design lasting solutions across Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (Mining, Oil & Gas), and Power & Energy sectors, focusing on project delivery and strategic consulting.