Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide - and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.

The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.

At Enerven, we're connecting you with tomorrow.

About the opportunity Enerven is growing into Queensland. We are starting work on a new renewable energy project in regional QLD, our first in the state, and we are building the team that will deliver it. Enerven’s scope includes the design and delivery of both civil and electrical Balance of Plant (BoP) for this key renewable projects.

This full time, 2-year fixed-term role is based in Chermside and reports to the Head of Project Controls. You will travel to the project site in regional QLD as required. You will own cost control for the project from the start, putting in place the budgets, forecasting and reporting that keep delivery on track. You will work closely with the project team and cross-functional teams to keep costs tight, forecasts accurate and targets met. The frameworks established on this project will lay the foundation for Enerven's future work in Queensland.

Your responsibilities will include:

Setting up the project's cost control structure during mobilisation, including budgets, cost codes, forecasting and reporting

Managing budgets, forecasts and cost controls across the project lifecycle





Leading the project's cost forecasting process

Delivering cost variance analysis that explains what is driving changes in forecasts and cost positions

Running strict change and contingency controls

Tracking trends and variances so the project team and wider business can make informed decisions

Providing clear reports and cost insights that give visibility and support corrective action

Managing subcontractor and supplier costs as local partnerships are set up in Queensland

About you You are an experienced project controls cost professional who enjoys setting things up from scratch. You bring the technical skills, commercial sense and communication skills to control costs and contingency on a major project, along with strong analytical skills from previous project controls roles on complex engineering and construction projects.

You will also bring:

A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Business or Finance

At least 6 years of project cost control experience on complex projects in engineering or construction, such as infrastructure, energy, renewables, or oil and gas

Experience with project mobilisation or setting up controls on a new project (highly regarded)

The ability to communicate clearly at all levels and turn complex cost and performance data into short, practical insights





Strong skills in data analysis, Excel and cost control tools

A proactive, solution-focused approach to problem solving

Willingness and ability to travel to regional Queensland as required

About us The work behind the network When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration.

A skilled and diverse workforce Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. Our team is at the forefront of change - building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.

Outstanding culture of safety and well-being Health, safety and well-being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve.

Flexible work options and employee benefit programs Enjoy flexible working conditions that ensure you can have a better work, life balance, all in a cooperative, safe and supportive work environment. Our variety of employee benefits include:

Flexi-time accrual

17.5% leave loading on annual leave

13% superannuation

Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year

Generous Employee Referral Program with incentives of up to $5,000*

Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme

18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave

Ability to purchase extra annual leave of up to 20 days

Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle

Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships

Leadership and career development opportunities

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📌 Senior Cost Controller (Brisbane)
🏢 Enerven
📍 Brisbane