Australia, Brisbane
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 6-9 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Conventional Energy
Closing: 12 April 2025

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Introduction

On behalf of our client, a High Profile Global Oil & Gas Operator, Brunel is presently sourcing a Senior Cost Engineer located at their Brisbane CBD Office. You will be responsible for providing accurate cost forecasting that will advise on the Business Performance. Proposed 2 year contract and is open to Brisbane residential candidates.

What are you going to do 

  • Develop accurate cost forecasting, underpinned by data and stakeholder engagement
  • Develop monthly earned value, planned value and actual cost metrics to arrive at an appropriate estimate at completion (EAC) while calculating cost performance and schedule performance indicators (CPI / SPI)
  • Prepare detailed calculations of Value of Work Done (VOWD), forecast reporting and trend data for benchmarking and production of LEs and Ops
  • Produce or assist Delivery Teams in producing Project Change Requests in line with our management of change procedure
  • Engage and liaison with Planning Engineers to ensure contractor and internal schedules reflected in Primavera P6 and other systems are integrated with cost data

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Expertise in Microsoft Excel - knowledge and application of complex formulas to real world problems and comprehensive experience in the manipulation of large datasets
  • Knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) & Power BI - desirable
  • Experience in Senior roles and in managing and training Cost Engineers - will be well received
  • A Bachelor or Masters degree in a relevant discipline
  • Substantial IT experience in cost systems, ie SAP, Ecosys
  • Extensive experience in project controls
  • Previous Oil & Gas cost control is essential, knowledge of unconventional Oil & Gas will be highly desirable
  • Proven change management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
  • Deep commitment to Goal Zero with personal accountability
  • Proven ability to impact team culture and deliver a commitment to authentic, honest, open and transparent communication
  • Confident engaging and connecting with key stakeholders across the business

What we offer 

  • Proposed 2 year contract
  • Excellent negotiable day rate
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

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.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs, Tel: 9429 5676, Email m.hobbs@brunel.net

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

MH

Mandy Hobbs

08 9429 5676

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