Location
Perth, Australia
Category
Project controls
Date Published
31/08/26
Status
Open
About you
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, adaptable working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
Our purpose and beliefs
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you.
We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
Our Purpose and Beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging. Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 34 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
The Opportunity:
Do you have the drive, skills and ability to work with us as part of our team? Our Projects team is searching for a Projects Control Manager to be responsible for cost, schedule, risk, change and reporting across our projects. You will lead the Project Controls Team in giving real-time visibility to act before issues become problems.
You'll drive risk and opportunity management, gate reviews, client invoicing and performance reporting, working closely with the Project Manager, Change Manager, Contract Manager and Interface Manager. It's a role where you shape how the project actually performs, with exposure across EPC coordination and bid preparation too.
In this role,
some of the following duties you will undertake but not limited to:
- ensures the Project Control functions (cost control, planning / scheduling and progress, risk management, management of change, gate reviews and reporting
- Establish the Project Controls Plan in accordance with the contract and PEP and communicate it to all stakeholders
- Ensure the Project Controls Team (PCT) is setup and staffed adequately, and that clear individual roles and responsibilities are defined
- Ensure all the Project Controls functions are correctly setup.
- Manage and align project controls functions in line with the project objectives
- Provide schedule and financial visibility to the Project Team to manage the project including taking corrective actions when appropriate.
- Manage the Client invoicing as per contract requirements.
- Deliver reporting / progress measurement / performance measurements / forecast metrics in accordance with the contract and PEP.
- Work in close cooperation with the Project Manager, Change Manager, Contract Manager and Interface Manager and other PMT members.
- Manage the Project Risk and Opportunities process and report exposure and to recommend contingency levels.
- Manage the Gate Review process on the Project
- Assists in coordinating engineering procurement and construction activities in conjunction with overall project schedule requirements
- Participate in Bids preparation
Benefits:
- Attractive salary & benefits
- Hybrid working friendly workplace
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Inclusion & Belonging Program
- Health insurance discount
- Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years.
- Great Culture | Safety Focused | Collaborative Team Opportunity to work on some of the largest Projects on the energy world stage.
We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career with us today! Kent | The Energy Within
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Don’t wait, Apply NOW!
Behavioural Competency
At Kent, you will be accountable for the performance and results of your team. You’ll be implementing policy and strategy for your own department, and beyond. We’ll trust you to identify and resolve operational and organisational problems with a high level of autonomy, to develop yourself and those in your team, and to uphold fairness and equality at Kent.
📌 Manager - Project Controls (Perth)
🏢 Kent
📍 Perth