Senior Project Controller

UGL Pty Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

16 weeks paid parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Discounted health insurance

Individual Development Plan

Wellness Program

Discount program

Job summary

UGL Pty Limited is seeking a Project Controller to join our fuels & energy team in Australia. The role focuses on controlling schedules, budgets and cost reports for fuel terminals, bulk storage and infrastructure projects.

You will work with engineering, construction, operations and procurement to ensure accurate planning, reporting and governance. This is a hybrid role with opportunities to contribute across a diverse asset lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in project controls, planning, cost control, or PM within fuel terminals, bulk storage, energy, oil & gas, resources, or industrial infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, cost management, forecasting, change control, and project reporting with proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and monitor project schedules, budgets, forecasts and cost reports across fuel terminal, bulk storage and infrastructure projects.
• Track project performance against milestones, identify risks and variances, and provide timely recommendations to project leadership.
• Coordinate project controls processes including cost management, change control, progress measurement and earned value reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, procurement and contractor teams for accurate planning and reporting.
• Prepare and present project dashboards, financial updates and performance metrics to stakeholders.
• Support governance and compliance by maintaining project docs and reporting frameworks.

Skills

Project controls

Project planning

Cost management

Forecasting

Earned value

Scheduling

Stakeholder mgmt

Primavera P6

MS Project

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

UGL UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across industries including oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence, and telecommunications, in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.

About the role

At UGL, we work on challenging and rewarding projects that help power Australia's energy future. We bring together diverse expertise to solve complex engineering challenges, foster innovation, and deliver sustainable outcomes for our customers. As our Fuels & Energy East business continues to grow, we are inviting Project Controllers interested in expanding their experience across the bulk storage, fuels, refining and terminal infrastructure sectors. This is an opportunity to become part of a highly experienced team delivering solutions for some of Australia's most critical assets. You will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of fuel terminals, storage facilities, refining infrastructure, brownfield modifications, asset integrity programs, capital projects and operational support activities. You'll work alongside industry experts and develop valuable experience across the full asset lifecycle, from concept and design through to procurement, construction and commissioning.

What we offer

• Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement working from home 1-2 days per week.
• Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
• Discounted Medibank health insurance.
• Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.
• Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
• Access our OneRewards Discount Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and monitor project schedules, budgets, forecasts and cost reports across fuel terminal, bulk storage and infrastructure projects.
• Track project performance against key milestones, identifying risks, variances and opportunities, and providing timely recommendations to project leadership.
• Coordinate project controls processes including cost management, change control, progress measurement and earned value reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, procurement and contractor teams to ensure accurate project planning, resource allocation and reporting.
• Prepare and present project dashboards, financial updates and performance metrics to stakeholders, ensuring clear visibility of project status, risks and outcomes.
• Support project governance and compliance requirements by maintaining project documentation, control systems and reporting frameworks in line with company standards and regulatory requirements.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in project controls, project planning, cost control, or project management within fuel terminals, bulk storage, energy, oil & gas, resources, or industrial infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, cost management, forecasting, change control, and project reporting, with proficiency in systems such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to analyse complex project data, identify risks and trends, and provide clear insights to support effective decision-making and project delivery.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across project, engineering, construction, operations, and contractor teams.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced and complex project environments.

About UGL

As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.