Job Description

On behalf of our client, a High Profile Global Energy Company, Brunel is presently sourcing a Senior Cost Engineer . You will provide cost engineering and project controls expertise across the project lifecycle. This will be a 12 month contract open to candidates presently residing in Brisbane, located in CBD.

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You will be responsible for maintaining reliable budgets, forecasts and cost controls while providing timely insights to support project decision-making.

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- Establish and maintain project budgets, cost baselines, WBS/CBS structures, commitments, accruals, VOWD, cash flow and forecasts
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- Prepare and challenge forecasts, estimates at completion and business plan inputs
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- Analyse cost performance and provide reporting, variance analysis and cost insights
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- Identify, quantify and track trends, changes, risks, opportunities and contingency movements
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- Review contractor forecasts, progress claims, variations, invoices and commercial exposure
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- Maintain compliance with project governance, assurance and cost control requirements
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- Support projects through planning, execution, handover and close-out activities
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- Provide guidance to less experienced team members and support process improvement initiatives
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- Relevant tertiary qualification OR equivalent practical experience
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- Extensive experience within the Oil & Gas industry sector
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- Significant experience in Cost Engineering,



Cost Control or Project Controls
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- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, commitments, accruals, VOWD, EAC, cash flow, change control and contract cost management
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- Experience supporting projects through planning, execution and close-out
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- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
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- SAP, Power BI and Primavera P6 experience is desirable
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- Strong communication, stakeholder management, commercial judgment and attention to detail
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- Salary sacrificing
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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About Brunel n

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

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Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

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Brunel is proud to be equal prospect employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

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📌 Senior Cost Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Brisbane