Senior Project Controller

Pearl Recruitment Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Perth CBD location

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Pearl Recruitment Group partners with a Perth-based engineering design and project management consultancy. They are seeking a Lead Project Controller to join the projects team on a full-time permanent basis, working closely with project managers and senior leadership.

You will oversee planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting and reporting across brownfields and sustaining capital projects. The role requires strong project controls expertise and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or similar, or 5+ years' experience in project controls.
• Experience in engineering, mining, resources, construction or sustaining capital projects.
• Knowledge of EVM, cost control, forecasting and schedule analysis.
• Experience using Primavera P6, MS Project or similar scheduling tools.
• Exposure to cost management systems such as Pronto, CMS or similar.
• Strong Excel, reporting and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting and reporting across brownfields and sustaining capital projects.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project or similar.
• Monitor timelines, resources, costs and overall project performance.
• Support resource planning across brownfields and sustaining capital projects.
• Track budgets, forecasts, cost performance and variances.
• Prepare dashboards, reports and project updates for senior leadership.

Skills

Excel

Reporting

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering/PM/Construction degree

Postgraduate qualifications (AACE/PMI-SP/PMP)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Pronto

CMS

Job description

29th October, 2026

Pearl Recruitment Group is partnering with a respected Perth CBD-based engineering design and project management consultancy servicing the mining, processing and materials handling sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Lead Project Controller or strong Senior Project Controller to join their projects team on a full-time permanent basis.

• Senior Project Controller
• Perth CBD Location
• Full-Time Permanent Position
• Salary Package Negotiable Based on Experience

What will the role see you responsible for?

Working closely with project managers, engineering teams and senior leadership, you will oversee planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting and reporting across brownfields and sustaining capital projects.

• Preparing and maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project or similar.
• Monitoring project timelines, resources, costs and overall project performance.
• Supporting resource planning across brownfields and sustaining capital projects.
• Tracking budgets, forecasts, cost performance and variances.
• Preparing dashboards, reports and project updates for senior leadership.
• Identifying potential risks, delays, cost pressures or schedule issues early.
• Providing clear insights to support project and portfolio-level decision-making.
• Working with internal teams to improve project controls processes, systems and reporting.
• Supporting the wider projects team with planning, cost control, reporting and commercial requirements.

What do you require to be successful?

• A degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or similar, or 5+ years' experience in a similar project controls role.
• Previous experience within engineering, mining, resources, construction or sustaining capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, including EVM, cost control, forecasting and schedule analysis.
• Experience using Primavera P6, MS Project or similar scheduling/resource planning tools.
• Exposure to cost management systems such as Pronto, CMS or similar.
• Strong Excel, reporting and data analysis skills.
• Ability to interpret project data and provide clear insights to support decision-making.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with internal stakeholders.
• Postgraduate qualifications or certifications in Project Controls, Cost Engineering or Planning, such as AACE, PMI-SP or PMP, will be highly regarded but are not essential.

What's in it for you?

• Full-time permanent opportunity with a well-established engineering consultancy.
• Competitive salary package, negotiable based on experience.
• Perth CBD location with a supportive and professional team.
• Exposure to brownfields, sustaining capital, mining and materials handling projects.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence project delivery.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.