Cost Control Engineer
Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi with 22 recent postings.
A Cost Control Engineer in the GCC region requires communication, compliance, audit, safety, iso. Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 11,000 AED | 19,500 AED | 30,000 AED | 41,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,500 SAR | 18,500 SAR | 28,500 SAR | 39,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 11,500 QAR | 20,000 QAR | 31,000 QAR | 43,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 900 KWD | 1,600 KWD | 2,450 KWD | 3,400 KWD |
| Oman | 1,000 OMR | 1,750 OMR | 2,700 OMR | 3,750 OMR |
| Bahrain | 950 BHD | 1,650 BHD | 2,600 BHD | 3,600 BHD |
How Cost Control Engineer pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Hill International (Middle East) Limited
- Egis Group
- RA International
- Archirodon Group N.V.
- Azizi Developments
- GETP Holding
Active markets
- kuwait
- qatar
- saudi
- uae
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: Develop and implement cost control strategies and procedures to ensure effective financial management Monitor and analyze financial data to identify cost
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Record work activities performed.
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Inspect premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall, or roof porosity and access to infested locations.
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Recommend treatment and prevention methods for pest problems to clients.
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Spray or dust chemical solutions, powders, or gases into rooms, onto clothing, furnishings, or wood, or over marshlands, ditches, or catch basins.
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Clean work site after completion of job.
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Drive truck equipped with power spraying equipment.
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Measure area dimensions requiring treatment, calculate fumigant requirements, and estimate cost for service.
What is the average Cost Control Engineer salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Cost Control Engineer in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.
Which GCC country pays Cost Control Engineer salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Cost Control Engineer salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.
Are these figures gross or net?
All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.
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