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WSP is a renowned consultancy in the construction industry, specializing in site supervision for road, tunnel, highway, and bridge projects. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our clients while adhering to the highest standards of safety and sustainability.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cost Control Engineer to join our team in Riyadh. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient cost management and control across various infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, highways, and tunnels. This position demands a deep understanding of project cost dynamics, coupled with extensive site supervision experience in a consulting capacity.

Responsibilities

• Cost Management: Oversee all aspects of project cost management, including budget estimation, cost forecasting, and expenditure tracking.
• Budgeting: Develop comprehensive project budgets based on detailed analysis and understanding of project scope, specifications, and requirements.
• Cost Control: Implement robust cost control mechanisms to monitor project expenditures, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, cost analysis, and variance reports for project stakeholders and management.
• Contract Management: Collaborate with project teams to review contracts, change orders, and other contractual documents to ensure alignment with project cost objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and cost implications associated with project activities, and develop mitigation strategies to minimize financial impacts.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities, to address cost-related issues and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards, policies, and procedures related to cost management and control activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost control processes, tools, and methodologies, based on industry best practices and lessons learned.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the cost control team, fostering their professional development and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CCE) is a plus.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in cost control and project management, with a focus on infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, highways, tunnels).
• Proven track record of successful cost management and control on large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in the Middle East region.
• Strong technical knowledge of cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis methodologies.
• Extensive experience in site supervision and construction management within a consulting environment.
• Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) and cost control systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail and the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Fluency in English is required, Arabic language proficiency is a plus.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

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