Cost Control Engineer-UAE National (United Arab Emirates) Abu Dhabi

The Cost Control Engineer supports the project team throughout all phases of
project delivery by managing project budgeting, cost monitoring, forecasting,
and financial reporting activities. The role plays a key part in ensuring
projects are executed within approved cost baselines, while supporting effective
cost control, variance analysis, and financial performance aligned with project
scope and schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Control & Financial Management

* Development and maintenance of project cost budgets and forecasts
* Cost tracking, expenditure monitoring, and variance analysis
* Preparation of cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial dashboards
* Support to change management, including evaluation of cost impacts
* Understanding of earned value management (EVM) principles
* Cost risk identification and mitigation

Analytical & Technical Skills

* Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail
* Ability to interpret financial data and identify cost trends
* Accurate data validation and reconciliation
* Advanced Excel and data analysis capability

Planning & Coordination

* Close coordination with project controls, planning, procurement, and
construction teams
* Support to project managers in cost-related decision making
* Timely collection and consolidation of cost data from multiple stakeholders
* Interface with finance teams for invoicing, accruals, and cost actuals

Communication & Reporting

* Clear and concise reporting of cost performance to project and management
teams
* Ability to explain cost variances and forecasts to non-financial stakeholders
* Strong written and verbal communication skills

Professional Attributes

* High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership
* Ability to manage priorities and meet reporting deadlines
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven approach
* Adaptable to fast-paced, multi-project environments

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock
solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide
consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around
25,000 people. www.woodplc.com [https://www.woodplc.com/]

Diversity Statement 
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse
workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the
following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender,
national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected
veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant
governing laws.

The Cost Control Engineer manages project budgeting, cost monitoring, and financial reporting to ensure projects stay within approved cost baselines. This includes performing variance analysis, tracking expenditures, and coordinating with project controls and finance teams.

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