Senior Cost Specialist

3 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Titan Recruitment Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller to join an integrated team working on a significant Mine Closure Project. As a Senior Cost Controller, you will oversee and control project costs for various work packages within a portfolio-type project setting. Your key responsibilities will include ensuring accurate cost reporting, tracking financial performance, and monitoring progress on the project while flagging any potential budget or schedule issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and control project costs for various work packages within a portfolio-type project setting.
  • Ensure accurate cost reporting and track financial performance to maintain transparency.
  • Monitor progress on the project, flagging any potential budget or schedule issues.
  • Identify risks and provide solutions in respect of engineering standards and project schedules.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that all cost control information is up-to-date and accurate.
  • Allocate budgets, develop and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and ensure the Statement of Work (SOW) is adhered to.
  • Maintain and report on cost forecasts and actuals, ensuring alignment with project goals.

Key Criteria

  • Proven experience working in a mining and resource project environment, specifically in mine closure or large-scale resource projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in controlling costs across multiple work packages in a portfolio-type project.
  • Strong knowledge of cost control principles, including budget allocation, WBS, SOW, and cost terminology.
  • Ability to generate detailed and insightful cost reports that accurately reflect the project's financial standing.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify cost and schedule risks early and propose mitigating actions.
  • Ability to work within integrated teams with both owner and EPCM personnel.

What We Offer

  • 12-month contract ongoing
  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Integrated client/EPCM opportunity
  • Perth CBD offices
  • Major mining project

About Us

Titan Recruitment has been delivering complete, innovative, and effective recruitment solutions across Australia for over two decades and is recognised as a leading engineering and technology recruitment and contracting specialist. Our service delivery is underpinned by traditional values and an innovative approach to help clients, contractors, and candidates achieve their goals.



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