The Company
Our client is a tier-one infrastructure developer delivering a large-scale, multi-year infrastructure project of significance. As part of a growing project controls team within the commercial function, they are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Engineer to help drive accurate cost forecasting, reporting, and analysis across a major civil works program.
This role is on a 5/2 FIFO (Monday to Friday) roster flying from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne on a 2-year fixed-term contract.
For those who are open to relocation to a regional location, a relocation package can be provided.
The Role
In this client-side role, the Senior Cost Engineer will be responsible for supporting end-to-end cost control across the full lifecycle of a major infrastructure package. You’ll work closely with the contractor, cost control manager, and commercial leadership to ensure accurate forecasting, risk identification, and cost reporting throughout delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform earned value and productivity analysis to support delivery confidence
- Collaborate with contractors to ensure cost allocations are accurate and consistent
- Produce detailed cost engineering reports and forecasts
- Support time/work studies and site measures as required
- Identify cost risks and opportunities and communicate these effectively to the broader team
- Maintain strict adherence to project cost control procedures and systems
- Engage with multiple stakeholders, including project controls, commercial, and site teams
Your Background:
- Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or related field
- 8 years of project controls or cost engineering experience in major construction, infrastructure or mining projects
- Strong analytical and reporting skills, with proficiency in cost management systems
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of forecasting and earned value techniques
- Excellent communication skills — verbal and written — with the ability to collaborate across disciplines
- Comfortable working in a site-based role within a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
Next Steps
If you’re looking to be part of a landmark infrastructure project in a role with real responsibility and long-term impact, apply now