Job description

Kinetic is working with a leading construction company who are hiring a senior cost control engineer to be based in Iraq.

Please note that you must meet all the criteria set out below for your application to be considered. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 working days. If you are not contacted by us within that time, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

Main responsibilities

• Lead cost control activities across major EPC projects.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Implement earned value management reporting and performance tracking.
• Prepare s-curves, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Support project planning and scheduling integration with cost data (Primavera P6).
• Monitor commitments, actuals, and accruals to ensure accurate cost visibility.
• Provide regular cost performance updates and recommendations to project teams.
• Support contract administration, including variations and commercial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with project controls procedures and governance standards.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years proven experience in project cost control within major EPC or construction environments.
• Strong capability in project controls principles, particularly earned value-based reporting and analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience producing cost forecasts and s-curve reporting.
• Exposure to integrated planning tools such as Primavera P6.
• Good understanding of large EPC contract frameworks and commercial project controls processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Open to applicants willing to relocate.