Cost Control Engineer

Job Title: Cost Control Engineer Company: AASA Group of Companies Job Category: SAP MM Roles & Responsibilities: * Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets and cost control systems for steel fabrication and structural steel projects. * Track actual costs against approved budgets, identifying cost variances and recommending corrective actions. * Prepare cost reports, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and cost\-to\-complete statements. * Monitor material costs for structural steel, plates, sections, bolts, welding consumables, paint, and other fabrication materials. * Analyse material consumption, wastage, scrap, and production costs to identify cost\-saving opportunities. * Monitor labour costs, fabrication productivity, equipment costs, subcontractor expenses, and site installation costs. * Coordinate with procurement, production, project management, planning, and finance teams to collect and validate cost information. * Review BOQs, estimates, project budgets, and material take\-offs to ensure alignment with project requirements. * Monitor project progress against planned expenditure and evaluate the financial impact of delays or changes in scope. * Track variations, additional works, claims, and change orders, ensuring their cost implications are accurately recorded. * Support monthly cost reviews, budget revisions, and financial performance reporting to management. * Assist in preparing tender estimates and comparing estimated costs against actual project costs. * Identify cost overruns, analyse their root causes, and recommend measures to improve project profitability. * Maintain accurate cost records, project documentation, and management reports. Work Location: In person Work Location: Dubai, DU, United Arab Emirates Availability: Full time

Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, or a related discipline. * 0-1 years of experience in cost control, preferably within steel fabrication, structural steel, or steel manufacturing. * Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication processes, material costing, production costs, and project execution. * Experience in budget preparation, cost forecasting, variance analysis, cost\-to\-complete reporting, and cost optimisation. * Familiarity with BOQs, material take\-offs, project estimates, and subcontractor cost monitoring. * Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with ERP systems, SAP, or similar cost management software is an advantage. * Knowledge of Primavera P6 or other project planning tools is preferred. * Strong analytical, reporting, communication, and problem\-solving skills. Key Skills: Procurement Salary: AED 10000 - 13000 per monthly