Australia, Brisbane
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 5 years
Closing: February 14, 2025

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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.

What are you going to do 

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

Essential skills and knowledge 

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:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs,E m.hobbs@brunel.net, Tel 08 9429 5676

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At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.

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Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.

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Mandy Hobbs

08 9429 5676