Strategic Cost Controller – Construction (Sydney)

AW EDWARDS (AWE); Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Novated Leases

Global Mobility

Gym Discounts

Expert Team

Training & Development

Job summary

A W Edwards is seeking a Permanent full-time Cost Controller to join our Sydney team and oversee project cost management on major commercial works. You will forecast financial performance, manage risks, and provide pragmatic, data-driven advice to project teams while ensuring compliance with company policies.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in cost control within construction, qualifications in Accounting or Commerce, and advanced Excel with experience in accounting software.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in cost control within construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Commerce.
• Advanced MS Excel and experience with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Mitigate operational costs and provide accurate forecasts.
• Support project teams with financial forecasting and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures and controls.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

MS Excel

Accounting software

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting or Commerce degree

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

A W Edwards is seeking a Permanent full-time Cost Controller to join our Sydney team and oversee project cost management on major commercial works. You will forecast financial performance, manage risks, and provide pragmatic, data-driven advice to project teams while ensuring compliance with company policies.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in cost control within construction, qualifications in Accounting or Commerce, and advanced Excel with experience in accounting software.