Introduction

On behalf of our client, a High Profile Oil & Gas Energy Group located in the heart of the Brisbane CBD, Brunel is presently sourcing a Cost Controller for a 12 month contract. You will be responsible for project controls, cost and finance matters.

About this role

You will provide leadership and direction in all aspects of Project Controls, Cost Management and Performance Monitoring.

Working closely with the Project Controls Lead, you will be responsible for:

Provide expert technical advice and guidance to ensure a consistent approach to cost management is achieved and where required, leads the development of documents, processes and tools to support the Project
You will engage with each contracted organisation to ensure timely and accurate progress / cost reporting is provided to allow identification and management of emerging trends / issues within each contractor's project
Subject matter expert and primary contact for all Cost Control matters
Develop project detailed budgets from TIC estimates
Manage the project input into the periodic budget processes
Ensure financial compliance with Company contractual obligations in relation to the project (accruals integrity, cash calling, budget approvals, reporting
Maintain commercial awareness of contract packages through understanding of awarded work scope, payment terms, commercial conditions, potential variations, project strategies and interfaces with other contracts

Is this you?

Requirements

Bachelor in Engineering, Project Management, Accounting/Commerce or related discipline
Familiarity with Project Controls software including cost control and scheduling packages
Demonstrated track record in the successful completion of project controls tasks with limited supervision
Preparation of capital and operating cost estimates for upstream Oil & Gas facilities
In-depth knowledge of project change control and cost forecasting
Project control of varied and complex projects
In-depth knowledge of differences in performing project controls with different contract types, ie reimbursable cost, unit rate and lump sum)
Confident verbal and written communications and high level presentation skills
Effective interpersonal skills required to interact with others both above and below in seniority
Strong MS Excel skills
Extensive experience in Major Capital Project execution
Exposure to extractive industries with Oil & Gas experience - desirable
Workin in multi-disciplinary teams including experience of managing FEED, EPC, EPCM Contractors in lump sum, unit rate, reimbursable contracting environments

Benefits

Excellent negotiable day rate
Novated leasing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate discounts

What we offer

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go: