Cost Controller

Ugl Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Perth-based opportunity

Flexible work arrangements

Staff discount program

Education & leadership development

Career progression

Job summary

UGL is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join our Transmission & Utilities team in Rivervale, WA. This role focuses on cost management, reporting and forecasting across site-based contracts to ensure strong financial control and transparency.

Working with the Project Controls Manager and Engineer, you will deliver accurate cost reporting, invoicing support and insights while upholding safety and compliance standards. A background in SAP and project controls is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls and cost reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost management, reporting and forecasting for site contracts.
• Maintain integrity and alignment across cost reporting and financial systems.
• Prepare and update project forecasts, cashflow and progress reports.
• Record month-end project positions, including revenue, cost and margin.
• Review client invoicing, manage debt status and respond to invoice queries.
• Allocate payments and ensure compliance with contractual invoice terms.
• Produce daily workforce reporting.
• Support audits, cost estimates, budgets and management presentations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Multi-tasking

Tools

SAP

FSM

Job description

The UGL Utilities team designs, constructs andmaintainscritical infrastructure across the water and power sectors. Ranging from wastewater treatment plants to power stations. We design and construct the following assets\: power generation, transmission lines, substations, electrical distribution networks, water andwastewatertreatment plans and water pipelines.

Our Utilities team works hard and celebrates successes and efforts. If you are looking for a bright future and opportunity to grow your career, then join UGL –a great placeto work!

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join our Transmission & Utilities team in Rivervale.This role is critical in providing accurate cost management, reporting and forecasting across site‑based contracts, ensuring projects are delivered with strong financial control and transparency.

Working closely with the Project Controls Manager and Project Controls Engineer, you will contribute to high‑quality cost reporting, forecasting, invoicing and project performance insights, while fostering a strong safety‑first culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate cost management, reporting and forecasting for site contracts
• Maintain integrity and alignment across cost reporting and financial systems
• Prepare and update project progress reports, forecasts and cashflow
• Record month‑end project positions, including revenue, cost and margin
• Review client invoicing, manage debt status and respond to invoice queries
• Allocate payments and ensure compliance with contractual invoice terms
• Produce daily workforce reporting
• Support audits, cost estimates, budgets and management presentations

Requirements to be successful:

• 3-5 yeas’ experience in project controls
• Strong working knowledge of SAP
• Experience using FSM is highly regarded
• Sound knowledge of project cost control, forecasting and reporting processes
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy using Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

Why UGL

• Competitiveremunerationpackage.
• Perth-based opportunity with diverse growth prospects.
• Flexible working arrangements and generous parental leave options.
• Staff discount program and access to educational and leadership development.
• Endless career pathways and opportunities for advancement within UGL and CIMIC Group.

Join Our Team

UGL is renowned for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, mature-aged workers, and culturally diverse backgrounds.

Note: Applicants may be subject to relevant screening checks including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical assessment.