Senior Cost Controller

Enerven; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Enerven is expanding in Queensland and seeks a seasoned project controls cost professional to lead cost management for a major renewable project based in Chermside. You will own budgets, forecasts and reporting, coordinating with cross functional teams to keep costs in check and forecasts accurate.

You will bring a strong background in project cost control on complex engineering and construction projects, with excellent data analysis, communication and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Business or Finance.
• At least 6 years of project cost control experience on complex projects in engineering or construction.
• Experience with mobilisation or setting up controls on a new project is highly regarded.
• Strong ability to communicate complex cost data into actionable insights.
• Proficient data analysis skills and Excel; familiar with cost control tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up the project's cost control structure during mobilisation, including budgets, cost codes, forecasting and reporting.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and cost controls across the project lifecycle.
• Lead the project's cost forecasting process.
• Deliver cost variance analysis explaining drivers of forecast changes.
• Run strict change and contingency controls.
• Track trends and variances for informed decision making.
• Provide clear reports and cost insights for corrective action.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier costs as regional partnerships are established.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Excel

Cost control tools

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Business or Finance

Tools

Budgeting software

Cost control software

Job description

Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide - and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.

The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.

At Enerven, we're connecting you with tomorrow.

About the opportunity

Enerven is growing into Queensland. We are starting work on a new renewable energy project in regional QLD, our first in the state, and we are building the team that will deliver it. Enerven’s scope includes the design and delivery of both civil and electrical Balance of Plant (BoP) for this key renewable projects.

This full-time, 2-year fixed-term role is based in Chermside and reports to the Head of Project Controls. You will travel to the project site in regional QLD as required. You will own cost control for the project from the start, putting in place the budgets, forecasting and reporting that keep delivery on track. You will work closely with the project team and cross-functional teams to keep costs tight, forecasts accurate and targets met. The frameworks established on this project will lay the foundation for Enerven's future work in Queensland.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up the project's cost control structure during mobilisation, including budgets, cost codes, forecasting and reporting
• Managing budgets, forecasts and cost controls across the project lifecycle
• Leading the project's cost forecasting process
• Delivering cost variance analysis that explains what is driving changes in forecasts and cost positions
• Running strict change and contingency controls
• Tracking trends and variances so the project team and wider business can make informed decisions
• Providing clear reports and cost insights that give visibility and support corrective action
• Managing subcontractor and supplier costs as local partnerships are set up in Queensland

About you

You are an experienced project controls cost professional who enjoys setting things up from scratch. You bring the technical skills, commercial sense and communication skills to control costs and contingency on a major project, along with strong analytical skills from previous project controls roles on complex engineering and construction projects.

You will also bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Business or Finance
• At least 6 years of project cost control experience on complex projects in engineering or construction, such as infrastructure, energy, renewables, or oil and gas
• Experience with project mobilisation or setting up controls on a new project (highly regarded)
• The ability to communicate clearly at all levels and turn complex cost and performance data into short, practical insights
• Strong skills in data analysis, Excel and cost control tools
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to problem solving
• Willingness and ability to travel to regional Queensland as required

About us

The work behind the network

When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration.

A skilled and diverse workforce

Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. Our team is at the forefront of change - building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.

Outstanding culture of safety and well-being

Health, safety and well-being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve.

Flexible work options and employee benefit programs

Enjoy flexible working conditions that ensure you can have a better work, life balance, all in a collaborative, safe and supportive work environment. Our variety of employee benefits include:

• Flexi-time accrual
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• 13% superannuation
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
• Generous Employee Referral Program with incentives of up to $5,000*
• Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme
• 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave of up to 20 days
• Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle
• Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships
• Leadership and career development opportunities

An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation

We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.

Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.

Enerven is part of the SA Power Networks Group, with employment formally engaged via Utilities Management Pty Ltd (UMPL)