A building construction company in the UAE is hiring a Civil Cost Control Engineer to prepare and maintain project budgets and cost plans, perform quantity take-offs from construction drawings and BOQs, monitor project costs against approved budgets, process cost-related documents through the ERP system, prepare monthly cost control reports, and coordinate closely with Procurement, Commercial, and Project teams.
About the Role — Cost Control Fundamentals
Role Focus: Project cost control for building construction projects in the UAE
Core Tools: ERP systems including ePromis, AIS, Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics
Key Software: CCS Candy highly preferred; Primavera P6 knowledge an advantage
Documentation Scope: MRFs, MTVs, BOQs, and comparison sheets
Team Collaboration: Works across Procurement, Commercial, and Project teams
Career Impact & Growth Opportunity
Strategic Location: UAE — one of the region’s most active building construction markets
Technical Ownership: Own budgets, cost plans, and profit/loss reconciliation across active projects
Career Path: Attractive salary package with long-term growth opportunities
Professional Environment: Dynamic, project-driven construction and commercial setting
 Position Overview
We are currently seeking a Civil Cost Control Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate should have solid experience in building construction projects and a strong background in project cost control within the UAE, with hands-on expertise in quantity take-offs, BOQs, budgeting, ERP systems, and monthly cost reporting.
Why This Role Matters:Â As Civil Cost Control Engineer, you own project budgets and cost plans from inception through completion, perform accurate quantity take-offs and BOQ reviews on live construction drawings, process MRFs, MTVs, and cost documents through ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or ePromis, deliver monthly cost analysis and profit/loss reconciliation reports, coordinate directly with Procurement and Commercial teams to keep projects on budget, and build a long-term career with an attractive salary package in the UAE’s competitive construction sector.
 Key Responsibilities
Budgeting & Cost Planning
- Prepare and maintain project budgets and cost plans
- Review subcontract costs, comparison sheets, and budget revisions
Quantity Take-Offs & Documentation
- Perform quantity take-offs from construction drawings and BOQs
- Prepare and process MRFs, MTVs, BOQs, and other cost-related documents through the ERP system
- Maintain accurate project cost records and documentation
Cost Monitoring & Reporting
- Monitor project costs, quantities, and material consumption against approved budgets
- Prepare monthly cost control reports, including cost analysis and profit/loss reconciliation
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate with Procurement, Commercial, and Project teams to support cost control activities
- Support subcontract cost review and comparison across active projects
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of UAE experience in cost control for building construction projects
- Strong knowledge of quantity take-offs, BOQs, budgeting, and cost reporting
Essential Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, and ERP systems (ePromis, AIS, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
- Experience with CCS Candy is highly preferred; knowledge of Primavera P6 is an advantage
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
About the Opportunity
This role sits within a building construction company’s commercial and cost control function in the UAE, offering an experienced Civil Cost Control Engineer the chance to own budgeting, quantity take-offs, and monthly cost reporting across active building construction projects, while working closely with Procurement, Commercial, and Project teams in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.
Career Excellence:Â Build a long-term cost control career with an attractive salary package and professional growth opportunities in the UAE’s building construction industry.
 Who Should Apply?
- Civil Engineers:Â With 5+ years of UAE cost control experience in building construction
- Quantity Surveyors:Â Skilled in quantity take-offs, BOQs, and budget reconciliation
- Cost Control Specialists:Â Proficient in ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or ePromis
- CCS Candy Users:Â Experienced in cost planning and reporting software
- Commercial & Procurement Coordinators:Â Comfortable working across multi-discipline project teams
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