About the Role
We are looking for a Cost Engineer to join a large-scale, multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure programme. In this role, you will support the programme's cost management and financial control, ensuring that budgets, forecasts, and changes are tracked accurately and reported clearly. You will collaborate closely with planning, commercial, and delivery teams, providing project leadership with the cost information needed to make informed decisions.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, maintain, and monitor project budgets, cost plans, and cost breakdown structures.
- Track actual and committed costs against budget and forecast, analyzing and explaining variances.
- Develop and update cost forecasts, including estimate-at-completion (EAC) and cash flow projections.
- Assess the cost impact of change requests and variations, supporting the change management process from submission to approval.
- Maintain cost control systems, databases, and financial records, ensuring data is accurate and auditable.
- Produce periodic cost reports and dashboards for project and programme management.
- Work with planning teams to align cost and schedule data, including earned value analysis where applicable.
- Coordinate with commercial and delivery teams on cost-related matters, risks, and opportunities.
- Support audits, reviews, and continuous improvement of cost control procedures.
Essential Requirements
- At least 5 years' experience in cost engineering, cost control or commercial support on design and/or construction projects.
- Solid working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and change control processes.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and advanced Excel proficiency.
- Experience with cost management software (e.g. Primavera Unifier, EcoSys, Cleopatra or similar).
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present cost data to non-specialist stakeholders.
Desirable
- Experience on projects of significant scale and complexity, ideally in infrastructure or transport.
- Rail project experience.
- Middle East experience, particularly in the UAE.
- Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) and with FIDIC or NEC contract forms.
- Experience with reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI.
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Membership of a professional body (e.g. AACE, RICS, ICE) is an advantage.
Additional Information
To support our commitment to maintaining a secure recruitment process, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an office location as a condition of employment.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off, leaves of absence, and voluntary benefits.
- Perks and flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance programs.
- Business travel insurance, service recognition awards, and retirement savings plans.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
Work Environment
You will work in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on-site as part of an international operating group. This is an opportunity to be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions, working on groundbreaking projects both locally and globally that are transforming the industry and shaping the future.
At the core of our mission is a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community, providing you the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
