# Senior Cost Control Engineer — Confidential

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Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 39,200 to 53,900 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-24
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## Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Control Engineer to lead cost planning, monitoring, and reporting across large-scale landscape and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. The role will play a key part in ensuring financial efficiency, budget compliance, and proactive cost management throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts

• Establish cost baselines aligned with project scope and contractual requirements

• Support tendering teams with cost data, benchmarking, and historical analysis

• Track project costs against budget and identify variances

• Prepare periodic cost reports, including earned value analysis (EVA)

• Monitor commitments, expenditures, and forecast final project costs

• Support contract administration, including variations, claims, and change orders

• Evaluate subcontractor payments and progress valuations

• Assist in cost impact assessments for design changes and site conditions

• Prepare detailed cost reports for internal management and clients

• Coordinate with project managers, planning engineers, and procurement teams

• Provide insights and recommendations to optimize project costs

• Identify cost risks and propose mitigation strategies

• Participate in value engineering initiatives to improve cost efficiency

• Ensure cost control processes align with project objectives and timelines

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

• 8–12 years of experience in cost control within construction projects

• Proven experience in landscape, infrastructure, or large-scale development projects in Saudi Arabia

• Strong knowledge of cost control systems, budgeting, and forecasting

• Familiarity with contracts (FIDIC preferred) and commercial practices

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and cost control/reporting tools (e.g., Primavera P6, SAP, or similar)

• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on major projects (e.g., ROSHN, NHC, Qiddiya, or similar giga-projects)

• Background in contractor or EPC environments

• Experience managing high-value projects (100M+ SAR)

Key Competencies

• Cost analysis & financial management

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Commercial awareness

• Stakeholder coordination

• Problem-solving and proactive thinking

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## Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field. 8–12 years of experience in cost control within construction projects. Proven experience in landscape, infrastructure, or large-scale development projects in Saudi Arabia. Strong knowledge of cost control systems, budgeting, and forecasting. Familiarity with contracts (FIDIC preferred) and commercial practices. Advanced proficiency in Excel and cost control/reporting tools (e.g., Primavera P6, SAP, or similar).

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