Senior Cost Engineer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Resourceful Recruitment Full time

Site-based Senior Cost Engineering role on a major infrastructure project with strong focus on forecasting, reporting, and commercial support.

  • High-impact cost control role
  • Join a nationally significant infrastructure program
  • 5/2 FIFO roster flying from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne

The Company:

Our client is a tier-one infrastructure developer delivering a large-scale, multi-year infrastructure project of significance. As part of a growing project controls team within the commercial function, they are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Engineer to help drive accurate cost forecasting, reporting, and analysis across a major civil works program.

This role is on a
5/2 FIFO (Monday to Friday) roster
flying from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne on a 2-year fixed-term contract.

For those who are open to relocation to a regional location, a relocation package can be provided.

The Role:

In this client-side role, the Senior Cost Engineer will be responsible for supporting end-to-end cost control across the full lifecycle of a major infrastructure package. You'll work closely with the contractor, cost control manager, and commercial leadership to ensure accurate forecasting, risk identification, and cost reporting throughout delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform earned value and productivity analysis to support delivery confidence
  • Collaborate with contractors to ensure cost allocations are accurate and consistent
  • Produce detailed cost engineering reports and forecasts
  • Support time/work studies and site measures as required
  • Identify cost risks and opportunities and communicate these effectively to the broader team
  • Maintain strict adherence to project cost control procedures and systems
  • Engage with multiple stakeholders, including project controls, commercial, and site teams

Your Background:

  • Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or related field
  • 8+ years of project controls or cost engineering experience in major construction, infrastructure or mining projects
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills, with proficiency in cost management systems
  • Strong commercial acumen and understanding of forecasting and earned value techniques
  • Excellent communication skills , verbal and written with the ability to collaborate across disciplines
  • Comfortable working in a site-based role within a fast-paced, high-expectation environment

Next Steps

If you're looking to be part of a landmark infrastructure project in a role with real responsibility and long-term impact, apply now or for more information or, please contact Rebecca Walker at Resourceful Recruitment, on or email

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