Senior Cost Engineer

BH-554134
  • Hourly rate + super
  • Australia Western Australia Pinjarra
  • Contract
  • Mining
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller to provide cost control, forecasting, and reporting support across a portfolio of major capital projects. Working closely with project managers, planners, procurement, construction, and finance teams, you will play a key role in ensuring project costs are accurately monitored, forecast, and governed throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits
  • Hourly rate + super.
  • Long-term contract opportunity.
  • Exposure to a portfolio of major capital projects.
  • Perth-based role with site travel as required.
  • Collaborative team environment with a strong focus on project delivery and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage project cost control processes, budgets, forecasts, and reporting.
  • Monitor actual costs, commitments, accruals, and project performance.
  • Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analysis, and management updates.
  • Track cost impacts arising from project changes, risks, and opportunities.
  • Review contractor claims, procurement commitments, and expenditure trends.
  • Support project governance, funding approvals, and close-out activities.
About You
  • Experience in cost control within mining, resources, energy, or major infrastructure projects.
  • Strong background in project controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting.
  • Experience supporting large-scale capital projects.
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with project cost management systems.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication 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.

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