Cost Controller

A W Edwards Pty Limited; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 110.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A W Edwards Pty Limited, based in Sydney, is seeking a Permanent full-time Cost Controller to support major commercial construction projects. The role focuses on mitigating risks, forecasting finances, and ensuring robust cost management across projects in the Sydney area.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in cost control within construction, a relevant tertiary qualification, and strong Excel/accounting software skills.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Commerce or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of cost control experience in construction (Building or Civil).
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving abilities.

Aufgaben

• Mitigate operational risks and optimise opportunities.
• Take responsibility for the performance of project financial functions.
• Support project team by providing cost control expertise through accurate financial forecasting and risk control, financial operations and ensuring legal and procedural compliance.
• Provide accurate, pragmatic advice to the project whilst maintaining an acceptable level of risk.

Kenntnisse

Cost control

Forecasting & risk mgmt

Accounting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

MS Excel

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Commerce

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Jobbeschreibung

Information at a Glance

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.

A Permanent full-time Cost Controller opportunity within this renowned Australian Builder working on major commercial construction projects throughout Sydney.

About A W Edwards

• A Leading brand in the Australian construction industry
• Part of Bouygues Bâtiment International which is a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction - An International Construction Giant
• We work across a range of market sectors for an array of public, private, government and institutional clients
• Proven track record of delivering innovative and quality products that exceed clients expectations.
• 105+ year history in NSW Construction
• Lead the way with meticulous planning, knowledge, and a stringent control of design and construction
• Clients receive the quality they expect and deserve
• Modern construction software, systems and processes
• MBA Multi Award-winning builder
• Staff retention is the envy of the market
• Individual training geared to your chosen career path

Notable current projects

to include Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, Multiple Hyper-scale Data Centres, Secondary & Further Education campuses, Transport Infrastructure and major fit-out projects.

Our Employee Benefits

• Family-Friendly Policies: Receive market-leading paid parental leave to support your family needs.
• Novated Leases: Take advantage of novated leasing options to maximize your salary and enjoy tax savings on vehicle expenses.
• Global Mobility – Explore opportunities globally within the Bouygues BBI & Construction networks once established within the organisation
• Employee Wellbeing: Excellent discounts on Gym Memberships throughout NSW & Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for valuable support and resources.
• Expert In-House Team: Collaborate with our dedicated global experts in all areas in construction.
• Market-leading learning and development opportunities thru 1 on 1 and online training – We invest in our people from day one!

Our People

• Our people are our most valued asset and we place high importance on fostering the skills and knowledge of our employees.
• Our culture, teamwork and consultative approach are key to our company’s success and our high rate of staff retention.
• “We don’t look for people for projects but the projects for our people”

The Role

The primary purpose of this position is to create value for the AWE business through, but not limited to:

• Mitigating operational risks and optimising opportunities
• Responsibility over the performance of project financial functions
• Supporting Project Team by providing cost control expertise through accurate financial forecasting and risk control, financial operations and ensuring legal and procedural compliance
• Providing accurate, pragmatic advice to the project whilst maintaining an acceptable level of risk

We are seeking

• A Cost Controller with a proven tenure of working within a top Tier 2 or Tier 1 organisation looking to consolidate and solidify their experience in an excellent working environment
• Someone who has tertiary qualifications in a discipline relevant to the function area – e.g. Accounting or Commerce
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience performing cost control functions within a construction environment – Building or Civil Construction
• Proven competency in most of the following: Project Finance Forecasting and Risk Mgmt. (Mitigation), Accounting, Cost Mgmt. and Continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and strong problem solving skills
• Strong Communication and stakeholder management skills, both verbal and written.
• Highly developed computer skills with advanced knowledge of MS Excel and demonstrated experience using accounting software

Why join A W Edwards

• This is a top tier well known for creating a workplace that feels like a family company
• A strong corporate identity that will give you an opportunity to develop your construction career through a variety of projects in the future.
• Clear focus on delivering numerous key building projects in the Sydney Metro area.
• Here is an opportunity where you can grow within a business that rewards people who want to be future leaders and are driven by the organisation’s values on each of their projects.
• There aren’t many times in your career where you can honestly say, ‘I am working for the best!’

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, or applicants from disadvantaged groups to apply as well.

If you have any questions feel free to contact Alasdair Knight