Cost Controller/Estimator

ACCIONA; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Flexible hours

Study leave

Mentoring

Leadership pathways

Job summary

ACCIONA Precast Solutions (APS) is seeking a cost control and project controls professional based at Yandina Creek, Queensland. The role covers 70% cost control and 30% estimating and tender support, working with project, commercial and supply chain teams to keep financial reporting accurate and tenders competitive.

You will maintain cost control systems, track expenditures, and assist with tender submissions, take-offs, and cost estimates to support major infrastructure projects.

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 and tender cost estimates.
• Issue RFQs and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Complete tender-to-project handover and set baseline budgets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Education

Degree in Commerce

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

SAP

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 to 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.

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

Project

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 commentaryPrepare 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

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.