Cost Controller

Ignite Search & Selection
Featured
Qatar
Construction / Civil
Engineering
Not Available
16 Aug 2026

Job Description

The Role

We are looking for aCost Controller in Qatari to manage project budgets, commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and cost reporting for construction projects. - Lead project budgeting, cost planning, cash-flow forecasting, and cost-to-complete reporting. - Monitor project commitments, ac...

Additional Information

The Role
We are looking for aCost Controller in Qatari to manage project budgets, commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and cost reporting for construction projects. - Lead project budgeting, cost planning, cash-flow forecasting, and cost-to-complete reporting. - Monitor project commitments, actual costs, and forecast final costs against approved budgets. - Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analysis, and management dashboards. - Review and validate contractor payments, invoices, purchase orders, subcontractor payments, and variation orders. - Ensure all project expenditure complies with approved budgets, contracts, and delegated authority limits. - Maintain cost registers for commitments, variations, accruals, payment certificates, and financial risks. - Partner with Project Management, QS, Procurement, Finance, and Contracts teams to maintain accurate project forecasts. - Assess the cost impact of procurement awards, variations, and project changes. - Support tender evaluations, feasibility studies, and budget development for new projects. - dentify cost risks and savings opportunities, recommending actions to protect project profitability. - Ensure accurate ERP cost records and compliance with company financial controls.

Requirements
Required Qualifications and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. - Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Cost Controller in Qatar - Demonstrable experience controlling costs on multiple active construction projects. - Strong knowledge of construction project budgets, commitments, accruals, cash flow, cost-to-complete forecasting, payment certification, and variation control. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial reporting models. - Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, or equivalent. - Strong numerical accuracy, analytical ability, and report-writing skills. - Ability to work with cross-functional teams and deliver accurate monthly reports within tight deadlines.

About the company
Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignites team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering. We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties.

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