Cost and Value Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Cost and Value Engineer who ensures that our architectural projects are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively, while maximizing value. This role combines analytical cost and value engineering to support design and delivery teams in achieving financial, functional, and sustainability objectives. It involves aligning cost and value goals, tracking performance, implementing approved value engineering initiatives, and ensuring compliance with client standards and authority requirements.

Key responsibilities

Cost Management and Control

• Develop project cost estimates, budgets, and cash-flow forecasts during concept, design, and construction stages.
• Track cost performance against approved budgets and identify potential overruns or savings.
• Conduct cost trend and variance analyses to align with management decisions.
• Evaluate contractor and consultant cost proposals for technical and commercial compliance.
• Maintain accurate cost databases and compare data for the company's projects.

Value Engineering & Optimization

• Actively participate in VE sessions during planning and design stages to identify innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions.
• Review design alternatives and life-cycle costs to guide material, system, and construction choices that maximize value and performance.
• Create and present clear value improvement proposals that emphasize cost savings and performance benefits to support informed decision-making.
• Work closely with design consultants to integrate VE insights into the design and prepare detailed reports for client review and approval.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management (Master’s preferred).
• 5–10 years of experience in cost or value engineering roles within major achitectural projects.
• Proficiency in cost management software (CostX, or equivalent) and project planning tools (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Knowledge of UAE construction market rates, procurement practices, and infrastructure standards.

What we offer

• Professional growth opportunity.
• A chance to work on a high-impact project.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What are the different software skills that you have?