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Commercial & Cost Control & Contract Engineer
DIPG
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Senior
Onsite
Yesterday
Cost ControlCommercial ManagementBudgetingContract ManagementFIDIC ContractsClaims Management
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About the Role
DIPG in Abu Dhabi seeks a Commercial and Cost Control Engineer to lead commercial and cost control functions for construction projects. The role involves budgeting, contract management, claims management, and financial reporting.
Key Skills for This Role
Cost ControlCommercial ManagementBudgetingContract ManagementFIDIC ContractsClaims Management
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the overall commercial strategy across assigned projects to ensure financial efficiency, cost competitiveness, and profitability
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to commercial and cost control teams including quantity surveyors, estimators, and procurement staff
- Lead commercial negotiations with consultants, contractors, and suppliers to secure favourable terms
- Establish, monitor, and update project budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasts for the full lifecycle of each project
- Analyse, evaluate, and forecast resource allocation, revenues, and costs in line with project milestones and business targets
- Track expenditures, perform variance analysis, and initiate corrective actions when necessary
- Implement earned value management (EVM) techniques and prepare regular cost/revenue performance reports
- Develop procurement strategies, coordinate bid evaluations, and support supplier/contractor selection
- Administer contracts in compliance with FIDIC and other contractual frameworks
- Manage contract variations, extensions, and change orders, evaluating their commercial and schedule impact
- Identify and assess commercial risks including cost overruns, supply chain fluctuations, and contractual claims
- Prepare executive level presentations and commercial reports for senior management and stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related construction discipline
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in cost control and commercial management within the engineering and construction industry
- Proven experience managing both pre contract and post contract phases in large scale construction projects
- Previous leadership of multidisciplinary teams in a contracting or construction environment is highly desirable
- Expert knowledge of FIDIC contracts and UAE regulatory frameworks
- Proficient in cost control software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
- Sound understanding of project management principles, including basic planning and scheduling
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a deep understanding of estimating methodologies and cost modelling
- Experience in preparing detailed project budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Familiar with earned value analysis (EVA) and industry standard performance tracking techniques
- Knowledge of value engineering, tender analysis, and feasibility costing
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken; Arabic is an advantage
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Position Summary
- We are seeking a results driven and highly experienced Commercial and Cost Control Manager to join our team in Abu Dhabi.
- This strategic leadership role is responsible for directing the commercial and cost control functions across all phases of complex construction projects.
- The ideal candidate will lead project budgeting control, financial planning, contract and claims management, risk mitigation, and reporting with an emphasis on cost efficiency, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the overall commercial strategy across assigned projects to ensure financial efficiency, cost competitiveness, and profitability.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to commercial and cost control teams including quantity surveyors, estimators, and procurement staff.
- Lead commercial negotiations with consultants, contractors, and suppliers to secure favourable terms and align contract provisions with project objectives.
- Align commercial operations with best practices, local laws, client objectives, and international standards.
- Work closely with executive leadership and stakeholders to drive project success and financial performance.
- Establish, monitor, and update project budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasts for the full lifecycle of each project.
- Analyse, evaluate, and forecast resource allocation, revenues, and costs in line with project milestones and business targets.
- Track expenditures, perform variance analysis, and initiate corrective actions when necessary to maintain alignment with approved budgets.
- Implement earned value management (EVM) techniques and prepare regular cost/revenue performance reports.
- Ensure accurate financial tracking and transparency across all cost centres using ERP and project control systems.
- Develop procurement strategies, coordinate bid evaluations, and support supplier/contractor selection.
- Administer contracts in compliance with FIDIC and other contractual frameworks, ensuring proper execution, documentation, and performance monitoring.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related construction discipline (essential).
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in cost control and commercial management within the engineering and construction industry.
- Proven experience managing both pre contract and post contract phases in large scale construction projects.
- Previous leadership of multidisciplinary teams in a contracting or construction environment is highly desirable.
- Expert knowledge of FIDIC contracts and UAE regulatory frameworks.
- Proficient in cost control software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Sound understanding of project management principles, including basic planning and scheduling.
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a deep understanding of estimating methodologies and cost modelling.
- Experience in preparing detailed project budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Familiar with earned value analysis (EVA) and industry standard performance tracking techniques.
- Knowledge of value engineering, tender analysis, and feasibility costing.
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken; Arabic is an advantage.
Additional Information
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Location: In person
- Please Send your CV & a brief cover note to: (hr@dhafraint.ae) with your preferred role and location in the subject line.
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