Cost Controller

Redpath Partners is partnering with a specialised blast and coating facility for a major Australian defence shipbuilding program.

We are recruiting a Cost Controller to lead the multidisciplinary design delivery of complex industrial and infrastructure projects.

Working within a high-performing project team, you'll play a key role in managing project costs, forecasting performance and providing transparent financial reporting on a large-scale, complex construction project.

About the Role

Reporting into the commercial team, you will be responsible for:

• Establishing and maintaining project cost management systems, cost breakdown structures and project baselines.
• Capturing, coding and reconciling project costs, including labour, subcontractors, plant, equipment and expenses.
• Administering schedule of rates and supporting open-book commercial reporting.
• Preparing monthly cost reports, forecasts (EAC/ETC), accruals and variance analysis.
• Supporting client invoicing and cost substantiation.
• Monitoring subcontractor and supplier commitments, accruals and payments against budgets.
• Assisting with earned value reporting and progress measurement alongside the planning team.
• Providing accurate financial information to support key commercial decisions.

About You
To be successful, you will have:

• 5+ years' experience in project cost control across construction, infrastructure, mining, resources or defence projects.
• Experience working within open-book or schedule of rates commercial environments (highly regarded).
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, accrual and variance analysis skills.
• Experience supporting audits, cost verification or client reporting.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commerce, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• AIQS, AACE or similar professional membership (desirable).

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government (AGSVA) Security Clearance.
What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on one of Australia's largest defence infrastructure projects.
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing project pipeline.
• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Career development and ongoing professional growth.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on a flagship national project.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a nationally significant project where your expertise will directly influence project performance and commercial outcomes. If you're looking to take the next step in your career while working on complex, high-value projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact me on 0455060070 for a confidential conversation.