Cost Controller – Civil

Position: Cost Controller – Civil

Date Posted: May 31, 2026

Industry: Construction / Civil Engineering / High-Rise Building Projects

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: Minimum 8 Years in Cost Control (High-Rise Projects with Main Contractor Experience Required)

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Related Field

Salary: AED 15,000 – 20,000

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: Autolink Contracting

Description:

Autolink Contracting is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Cost Controller – Civil to join its construction team in the UAE. This role is focused on managing, monitoring, and controlling project costs for large-scale high-rise building projects, ensuring financial efficiency and successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with main contracting companies and a strong background in cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis within complex construction environments.

This position plays a key role in supporting project execution by ensuring that all financial aspects are properly tracked, analyzed, and aligned with approved budgets and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project budgets for high-rise civil construction projects.

• Monitor project costs and ensure alignment with approved financial plans.

• Prepare cost forecasts and regularly update financial projections.

• Track and analyze project expenditures to identify cost variances.

• Prepare detailed cost control reports for management review.

• Coordinate with project, commercial, and finance teams to ensure cost efficiency.

• Support decision-making by providing accurate financial and cost analysis data.

• Monitor supplier, subcontractor, and material-related costs.

• Ensure compliance with project budgets and contractual financial terms.

• Assist in financial reporting and cost auditing processes.

• Implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining project quality and timelines.

• Maintain accurate cost records using ERP systems and MS Excel tools.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.

• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Cost Controller in high-rise building projects.

• Prior experience with main contracting companies is mandatory.

• Strong knowledge of construction budgeting, cost forecasting, and financial control.

• Experience in monitoring expenditures and preparing cost variance analysis reports.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and cost management software.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and coordination abilities.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict project deadlines.

• Immediate joiners will be given priority.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced civil cost control professionals to contribute to major high-rise construction projects in the UAE while advancing their careers in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.