Cost Controller

In this role, you will provide cost and change management support across a portfolio of brownfield projects, ensuring successful delivery within approved budgets from project initiation through to commissioning and handover.

Benefits

• Max-term contract 
• Base salary + super + bonus 
• Located South of Perth 
• Sustainable and future focused industry 
• Recognition and rewards program 

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and the Project Controls Lead with planning and execution activities.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow estimates, contingencies, and cost risks.
• Monitor project expenditure and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc cost reports and forecasts.
• Assess and manage project changes, variations, and third-party claims.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and project teams to maintain accurate cost information.
• Identify cost risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain cost risk registers and support project lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with project controls procedures, systems, and governance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, systems, and reporting tools.
• Utilise SAP and Excel for project accounting and cost control activities.

About You

• Experience as a Cost Controller within mining, chemical, mineral processing, or similar heavy industry projects.
• Essential experience using SAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Power BI and data visualisation is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management 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.