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Planning & Cost Control Engineer

About the Role

The Planning & Cost Control Engineer plays a key role in ensuring projects are executed within approved budgets and timelines. The role involves monitoring expenditures, preparing forecasts, developing budgets, and delivering cost-control reports and analysis to support the Operations team.

Responsibilities

  • Provide planning and cost-control support across all ongoing projects, including milestone tracking and variation reporting.
  • Develop, update, and maintain detailed project budgets and cash flow plans.
  • Monitor total project expenditures and verify invoices and claims from subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Review cost estimates and recommend improvements to strengthen future budgeting and procurement processes.
  • Manage and maintain project accounting and cost-tracking databases.
  • Prepare monthly forecasts, progress reports, and cost reports for management review.
  • Support accounts receivable in billing processes and monitor billing status to ensure timely collection.
  • Maintain strong vendor and service provider relationships to support project execution.
  • Ensure full compliance with company HSE and internal control policies.
  • Perform additional duties assigned by the Operations Manager.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in project cost control and planning.
  • Experience in the construction or engineering industry preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Excel; knowledge of planning software is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Arabic is an advantage).
  • Experience working with international or multicultural teams is preferred.

Key Requirements

  • CheckEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • CheckExperience: 5+ years in planning & cost control
  • CheckSoftware: Advanced MS Excel proficiency (planning tools a plus)
  • CheckIndustry: Construction/engineering background preferred

Key Skills

Cost ControlProject Planning Budget ManagementForecasting MS Excel Vendor Management Technical Documentation Project Reporting Construction Projects Analytical Skills
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