Senior Cost Engineer - RAK
Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
“At Worley, we’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and can thrive is essential to our mission of delivering sustainable change. We know that diverse and inclusive cultures are safer and more innovative. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and diversity characteristics and warmly encourage disabled or neurodivergent candidates to apply.”
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and maintain detailed project cost estimates and budgets in collaboration with the estimating and project teams.
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Track and manage project expenditures against the approved budget, ensuring accuracy in cost allocation and reporting.
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Provide cost forecasting and cash flow projections using earned value and other performance management techniques.
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Identify cost trends and potential risks or overruns, and recommend mitigation strategies.
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Ensure all changes (variations, scope changes, claims) are properly documented and incorporated into the project budget and forecast.
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Liaise with procurement and contract teams to ensure cost data from purchase orders, contracts, and invoices is accurately integrated.
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Prepare and present regular cost reports and dashboards for senior management, clients, and stakeholders.
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Support monthly reporting cycles, including accruals, cost-to-complete analysis, and forecast updates.
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Assist in the evaluation of contractor payment applications and change order requests.
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Ensure compliance with company and client cost control procedures and financial standards.
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Support the closeout process by reconciling costs, validating final accounts, and contributing to lessons learned.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or a related field.
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Relevant cost engineering experience, in a senior or lead role on large-scale construction projects.
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Strong working knowledge of construction cost control principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
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Proficiency with cost management software such as Primavera P6, Ares Prism, EcoSys, SAP, or equivalent.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI or other reporting tools is a plus.
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Solid understanding of construction contracts (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, lump sum, remeasurement).
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interface effectively with field teams and senior stakeholders.
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Willingness to be based on-site full-time and adapt to the demands of a dynamic construction environment.
Moving forward together
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.