Senior Cost Control Engineer

About The CompanyWe are a real estate developer delivering luxury branded residences across the UAE. Our portfolio includes villas and apartments with premium amenities such as beach clubs, golf courses and high-end finishes. Our upcoming pipeline consists of multi-billion-dirham projects, and we are looking for a Senior Cost Control Engineer to protect the financial performance of these developments from design through handover.The RoleAs Senior Cost Control Engineer, you will be the main source of reliable cost information on our projects. You will track, forecast and report project costs across a large, complex portfolio, and you will give senior leadership, including the CEO, clear, accurate and timely insight into project status, financial exposure and risks. This is a high-visibility position for someone who is comfortable presenting numbers with confidence and challenging assumptions when needed.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, manage and maintain project cost control systems, budgets and cost baselines for mega-scale developmentsPrepare monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete projectionsProduce concise executive dashboards and status reports for the CEO and senior management, highlighting key risks, variances and decisions requiredMonitor committed costs, actual costs and forecast final cost against approved budgetsTrack and analyse variation orders, change requests and claims, and assess their impact on budget and programmeReview contractor and consultant payment applications and reconcile them against contracts, progress and budgetWork with the Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Design and Project Management teams to ensure cost alignment through all project stagesSupport value engineering exercises and cost-saving initiatives without compromising luxury quality standardsReview tender evaluations, contract awards and buyout savingsCarry out cost benchmarking and trend analysis across projectsIdentify cost risks early and recommend mitigation strategiesMaintain a full audit trail of cost data, assumptions and approvalsImprove cost control processes, tools and reporting standards across the organisationRequirementsEducation and experienceBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of cost control experience with large construction or development companies in the UAEProven experience on mega projects (multi-billion value) is essentialExperience on luxury residential developments (villas, apartments, branded residences) with high-end finishesExposure to complex amenities such as beach clubs, golf courses, hospitality or large-scale infrastructure is strongly preferredDemonstrated experience preparing reports for, and presenting directly to, C-level executivesProfessional certification such as PMP, CCP/CCT (AACE), RICS or MRICSExperience with master-planned communities and phased developmentsTechnical SkillsStrong knowledge of cost control methodologies, forecasting and earned value managementSolid understanding of UAE construction contracts (FIDIC) and variation and claims processesAdvanced Excel skills and experience with dashboards and data visualisation (Power BI preferred)Proficiency in cost management and planning tools such as Primavera P6, Oracle, SAP or equivalentStrong analytical ability with high attention to detailSoft SkillsExcellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to turn complex data into clear insightsConfidence, credibility and integrity when engaging with senior leadershipStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressureProactive, ownership-driven mindsetBenefitsThe opportunity to work on landmark, multi-billion luxury developmentsDirect exposure to executive leadershipA competitive salary and benefits packageA dynamic, growing organization with strong career progression