Cost Controller

Bouygues Construction SA; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Novated lease

Global mobility

Wellbeing program

Expert construction team

Learning & development

Job summary

A W Edwards in Sydney is seeking a Cost Controller to manage project financial functions and drive cost control on on-site projects in Australia. The role focuses on mitigating risks, forecasting costs, and delivering pragmatic financial guidance to project teams.

Based in Sydney with on-site responsibilities in St Leonards, the successful candidate will bring Tier 1/2 experience, advanced Excel skills, and a strong track record in construction cost management.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 construction organisation.
• 3–5 years cost-control experience in a construction environment.
• Proficiency in Project Finance Forecasting, Risk Management, Accounting, Cost Management and Continuous Improvement.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and experience with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Mitigating operational risks and optimising opportunities.
• Responsibility for the performance of project financial functions.
• Providing cost‑control expertise through accurate forecasting, risk control and financial operations.
• Delivering accurate, pragmatic advice to the project team while maintaining an acceptable level of risk.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Risk management

MS Excel

Accounting software

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting or Commerce degree

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Details

Cost Controller – Permanent, Full‑time, On‑site (St Leonards, Australia).

Overview

A W Edwards is a multi‑award‑winning builder with over 105 years of experience in Australia. We deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and their communities by creating places that people want to work, live and play. Based in Sydney with a regional office in Port Macquarie, we specialise in the construction and fitting‑out of buildings that people use every day.

Notable Current Projects

• Ryde Hospital Redevelopment
• Multiple Hyper‑scale Data Centres
• Secondary & Further Education Campuses
• Transport Infrastructure
• Major Fit‑out Projects

Benefits

• Family‑Friendly Policies – market‑leading paid parental leave.
• Novated Leases – salary sacrifice vehicle leasing.
• Global Mobility – opportunities within the Bouygues BBI & Construction networks.
• Employee Wellbeing – gym discounts, Employee Assistance Program.
• In‑house Expert Team – global construction specialists.
• Learning & Development – 1‑on‑1 and online training programmes.

The Role

The primary purpose of this position is to create value for the A W Edwards business by mitigating operational risks and optimising opportunities. Responsibilities include:

• Mitigating operational risks and optimising opportunities.
• Responsibility for the performance of project financial functions.
• Providing cost‑control expertise through accurate forecasting, risk control and financial operations.
• Delivering accurate, pragmatic advice to the project team while maintaining an acceptable level of risk.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 construction organisation.
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3‑5 years of cost‑control experience in a construction environment.
• Proficiency in Project Finance Forecasting, Risk Management, Accounting, Cost Management and Continuous Improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and experience with accounting software.

Why Join A W Edwards

• Opportunity to work in a top‑tier, family‑focused environment.
• Strong corporate identity with future career growth.
• Clear focus on key Sydney Metro projects.
• Culture of leadership development and shared values.
• Prestige of working for one of Australia’s best‑known builders.

EEO

A W Edwards is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and applicants from disadvantaged groups to apply. To apply for this role, please use our website or contact Alasdair Knight at [e-mail].