Cost Control Engineer

Wood

Employer Active

Posted on 5 Apr

Experience

2 - 7 Years

Job Location

United Arab Emirates - United Arab Emirates

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Electronics/Telecomunication)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
  • Cost Control & Financial Management
    • Development and maintenance of project cost budgets and forecasts
    • Cost tracking, expenditure monitoring, and variance analysis
    • Preparation of cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial dashboards
    • Support to change management, including evaluation of cost impacts
    • Understanding of earned value management (EVM) principles
    • Cost risk identification and mitigation
  • Analytical & Technical Skills
    • Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail
    • Ability to interpret financial data and identify cost trends
    • Accurate data validation and reconciliation
    • Advanced Excel and data analysis capability
  • Planning & Coordination
    • Close coordination with project controls, planning, procurement, and construction teams
    • Support to project managers in cost-related decision making
    • Timely collection and consolidation of cost data from multiple stakeholders
    • Interface with finance teams for invoicing, accruals, and cost actuals
  • Communication & Reporting
    • Clear and concise reporting of cost performance to project and management teams
    • Ability to explain cost variances and forecasts to non-financial stakeholders
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Professional Attributes
    • High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership
    • Ability to manage priorities and meet reporting deadlines
    • Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven approach
    • Adaptable to fast-paced, multi-project environments

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications Cost Control Engineer
  • Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Cost Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in cost control, cost engineering, or project cost management roles.
  • Proven experience working on engineering, construction, energy, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
  • Strong proficiency in cost control and reporting tools such as SAP, Oracle, Excel, and project cost management systems.
  • Solid understanding of project cost management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and variance analysis.
  • Experience in EPC, PMC, or Owner s Engineer environments is highly preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as AACE (CCP), PMP, or related cost engineering credentials are an advantage.

Company Industry

  • Consulting
  • Management Consulting
  • Advisory Services

Department / Functional Area

  • Finance
  • Treasury

Keywords

  • Cost Control Engineer

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Wood

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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