Cost Analyst

Benefits

• Tier 1 mining company, ASX listed
• Perth based 
• Hourly rate + super 
• 6 months contract 
• Exposure to high profile projects

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily study cost and change management: budgeting, change control, contingency, cost risk, cashflow forecasting, EACs, and reporting.
• Provide clear cost analysis and variance commentary across the study portfolio.
• Maintain accurate integrated cost reports and support regular cost and change reporting.
• Facilitate study review meetings and update cost systems/tools.
• Ensure compliance with project controls standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with planners, schedulers, and SMEs to assess and communicate impacts of scope or schedule changes.
• Provide independent assessments of study progress and cost forecasts.
• Build strong relationships with study teams and proactively escalate emerging issues.

About You

• Experience in cost engineering/project controls on large projects (mining preferred).
• Experience managing multiple studies simultaneously.
• Skilled in PrismG2/Contruent, SAP reporting, and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to data accuracy.
• Self‑starter with ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.