Cost Engineer

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Snowy Hydro Full time

Business Unit: Snowy 2.0

Date: 29 Oct 2025

Requisition ID: 583

Start Your Snowy Story
Step into a career that's as big as Australia's energy future Snowy 2.0 is more than a project—it's the nation's largest renewable energy initiative, expanding the iconic Snowy Scheme to deliver reliable power and critical energy storage. As part of the client-side Owner's Team, we lead the charge, working hand-in-hand with delivery partners and stakeholders to make Snowy Hydro's vision of a sustainable, reliable energy future a reality.

The Role
As a Cost Engineer within the Commercial Team for Snowy 2.0, you won't just track numbers; you'll be the
insight engine
responsible for gathering, managing, and rigorously analysing critical time and cost data. Your expertise will directly and constructively
shape the financial and schedule success
of this monumental, nation-building infrastructure project.

If you have a
keen analytical mind
, thrive on
complexity
, and are driven to see your findings translate into
tangible, world-changing results
, then this is where you make your mark on history.

This is a secure,
2-year fixed-term role
based in
Cooma
, with potential for extension to match the project's long-term demands. To welcome you to the beautiful Snowy Mountains region, we offer a
generous relocation package
. For candidates unable to move, a flexible
FIFO (Fly-In/Fly-Out) 5:2 roster
will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the project's financial integrity by applying rigorous project controls and procedures.
  • Collaborate with contractors to ensure accurate and correct cost allocation.
  • Conduct detailed, regular forecasting to maintain budget and schedule alignment.
  • Execute Earned Value (EV) and productivity analysis for performance reporting.
  • Proactively highlight financial risks and opportunities to influence strategy.
  • Generate high-impact cost engineering reports in collaboration with key supply chain teams.
  • Perform site measures and audits to verify physical works completion.
  • Carry out detailed time and work studies to identify and drive efficiency gains.
  • Maintain absolute confidentiality around sensitive and commercial project data.
  • Act as a direct cost engineering specialist under the guidance of the Senior Commercial Team.
  • Serve as a key resource, providing timely financial support to the wider Project Team.

About You
A solid foundation in project finance and controls - this includes a relevant degree in
Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or Finance
, complemented by experience
dedicated to Project Controls experience
on large-scale, complex infrastructure, mining, or major construction projects.

You must demonstrate a high level of
commercial acumen
and a thorough working knowledge of project control processes and procedures, including hands-on experience with
Cost Management systems
. Crucially, you possess strong
analytical and problem-solving skills
, backed by
excellent engagement skills
that enable effective communication—both verbally and in writing—with a wide range of project personnel.

The Team
At Snowy 2.0, we live by "One Team Working Together." If you thrive on problem-solving, love a challenge, and want to make a real difference, this is your chance to join a team shaping the future of renewable energy. Come be part of one of Australia's most iconic infrastructure projects—apply now and start your Snowy story

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