Cost Controller

Acciona; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Flexible hours

Study leave

Mentoring and leadership pathways

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a cost control and project controls professional based in Yandina Creek. The role focuses on maintaining project cost control systems, tracking expenditure against budgets, and supporting tenders with cost estimates and take-offs.

You will work with project, commercial and supply chain teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and competitive tender submissions, leveraging Excel, SAP and Power BI where applicable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Commerce, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Experience on construction projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency in Excel; SAP and Power BI desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain project cost control systems, including LinkedSite.
• Track project and bid expenditure against approved budgets.
• Manage cost forecasting, cash flow analysis and month-end reporting.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards and variance commentary.
• Prepare take-offs, rate build-ups and tender cost estimates.
• Issue RFQs and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Complete tender-to-project handover and set baseline budgets.

Skills

Cost control

Project controls

Estimating

Tender support

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Education

Degree in Commerce, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar

Tools

LinkedSite

Power BI

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Benefits

• Financial Benefits – salary packaging and novated leasing
• Flexible Working & Leave – flexible hours and study leave
• Career & Development – mentoring and leadership pathways

Project Info ACCIONA Precast Solutions (APS) designs and manufactures prestressed and reinforced concrete products, including Super-T bridge beams, planks, girders, noise walls and custom elements. APS has supplied major infrastructure projects across Australia, including WestConnex and Pacific Highway upgrades, and continues to grow its manufacturing capability.

About the Opportunity Based at Yandina Creek, this is a split role covering cost control and project controls (70%) and estimating and tender support (30%). Reporting to the Project Manager, you will maintain project cost control systems, track expenditure against budgets, and support the preparation of tenders, quantity take-offs and cost estimates. You will work closely with project, commercial and supply chain teams to keep financial reporting accurate and tender submissions competitive.

Key Accountabilities

• Set up and maintain project cost control systems, including LinkedSite
• Track project and bid expenditure against approved budgets
• Manage cost forecasting, cash flow analysis and month-end reporting
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards and variance commentary
• Prepare take-offs, rate build-ups and tender cost estimates
• Issue RFQs and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Complete tender-to-project handover and set baseline budgets

Required Skills and Competencies

What Capability & Experience You’ll Need

• Degree in Commerce, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar
• Experience on construction projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High proficiency in Excel; SAP and Power BI desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and data interpretation skills

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company’s commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.