Cost Controller

ACCIONA is a global company leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65000 professionals present in more than 40 countries across the five continents all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference promote sustainable development and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change overpopulation and water scarcity Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Benefits

• high-profile infrastructure project as part of a global team

• Income protection

• Discounted Health Insurance

• Purchase additional annual leave

About the Project

The Southern Program Alliance is contracted by Victorian Government to remove the most dangerous and congested level crossings in Melbourne. This is a critical infrastructure project with significant public impact.

The Southern Program Alliance has been operating since 2017 and is preparing to commence its most complex project in 2026 with an expected pipeline of works that extends to 2030.

The Opportunity

Due to the continued success on Southern Program Alliance we have an opportunity for an experienced Cost Controller the successful candidate will report to the Finance Governance & Risk Manager and will play a critical role in managing and safeguarding the financial performance of the project. The role will be based at our Newport site office throughout delivery of our level crossing removals at Champion Rd and Maddox Rd Newport.

As a member of the project controls team the role provides technical expertise in cost management integrating financial data with schedule performance to support informed decision making.

This position requires strong commercial acumen analytical skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams in a fast-paced alliance environment ensuring compliance with governance standards and contributing to the successful delivery of one of Victorias most significant transport infrastructure programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring expenditure against budgets and driving disciplined processes to maintain commercial integrity and deliver value for stakeholders

• Work with project delivery teams to develop manage and update complex project schedules manage resource allocations and constraints to optimise timelines reflective of on-site resourcing and executed agreements.

• Responsible for the management of project budgets cost control processes and establishment of the CBS including budget and forecast transfers between Cost Codes.

• Prepare accurate cost forecasts and cash flow projections ensuring cost planning procurement cost forecast Head Contract revenue risk & opportunity and Vendor management tools are implemented.

• Monitor allowances contingencies and risk provisions.

• Own monthly cost and revenue forecasts variance analysis and trend tracking by work package and cost category (labour plant materials subcontract indirect).

• Ensure accurate cost capture (time sheets plant hours materials accruals) and monthend close disciplines.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management Engineering or Finance
• Minimum 4 years experience in project cost control/quantity surveying within large
  construction/infrastructure projects in Australia
• Experience in general finance and/or project accounting role and knowledge of financial accounting
• Proficiency with ERP systems and project controls tools