Senior Cost Control Engineer

About the Role

WSP is a well-established consultancy operating in the construction sector, with a strong focus on site supervision for road, tunnel, highway, and bridge works. The organisation is known for delivering dependable, innovative solutions while maintaining high standards in safety and sustainability.

Based in Riyadh, this opportunity is for an accomplished Senior Cost Control Engineer who can lead cost management efforts across major infrastructure assignments. The role involves close oversight of financial performance on projects such as roads, bridges, highways, and tunnels, and requires substantial consulting-side site supervision experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project cost activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and tracking actual spend.
• Build detailed project budgets using a clear understanding of scope, technical specifications, and delivery requirements.
• Set up and maintain strong cost control processes to monitor spending, spot deviations, and support corrective actions.
• Produce precise financial summaries, cost reviews, and variance analysis for management and project stakeholders.
• Work with project teams to examine contracts, variation orders, and related documents to keep cost objectives aligned.
• Assess project risks and their financial impact, then recommend measures to reduce exposure.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulators, and internal teams on cost-related matters and project alignment.
• Ensure all cost control work follows applicable quality standards, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to process improvement by enhancing tools, methods, and controls using industry best practices and lessons learned.
• Support junior team members through coaching, direction, and professional development guidance.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar discipline; advanced qualifications or certifications such as PMP or CCE are advantageous.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in cost control and project management, specifically within infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, highways, and tunnels.
• A demonstrated history of handling cost control successfully on large infrastructure assignments, preferably in the Middle East.
• Strong command of cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis techniques.
• Hands-on background in site supervision and construction management within a consultancy setting.
• Working knowledge of project tools such as Primavera and Microsoft Project, along with cost systems like SAP and Oracle.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for working with varied stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Sharp analytical ability, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying savings and improving efficiency.
• Excellent English is mandatory; Arabic proficiency would be an added advantage.

Benefits

The role comes with competitive compensation and standard benefits, including first-class medical coverage and payment of professional subscriptions.

Additional Information

WSP promotes an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. The company encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity/paternity status. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.

The organisation describes itself as a global community of more than 69,000 employees working collaboratively to create positive impact in communities locally and worldwide.