Cost Controller

14 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Downer Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Join Downer's Water Services team as a Cost Controller and play a key role in managing project financials across major utilities infrastructure. Enjoy a collaborative culture, competitive remuneration, and strong career development pathways within a Tier 1 organisation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced
Cost Controller
to join our
Utilities - Water Services
team. Reporting to the
Finance Manager
, this full-time role is based in
Mango Hill
and offers the chance to contribute to the financial performance of essential water infrastructure projects.

You'll partner closely with project and finance teams to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and insight across the project lifecycle. This is a great opportunity for a motivated finance professional who thrives on data analysis, cost control, and supporting project delivery within a high-performing business unit.

What You'll Do

  • Prepare and maintain project budgets and forecasts in InEight and JDE systems.
  • Oversee month-end reporting, cost accruals, and cash flow forecasting aligned to project milestones.
  • Analyse financial performance, identify variances, and provide actionable insights.
  • Maintain and update cost control registers, including risk and opportunity logs.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

  • Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
  • Career development through leadership and learning programs such as
    THRIVE
    and
    EmpowHER
    .
  • Access to

    discounts - including financial, travel, and wellbeing benefits.
  • Dedicated internal mobility team supporting your ongoing career progression within Energy & Utilities.
  • The stability and opportunities of a
    Tier 1 ASX-listed company
    with strong in-house capabilities.

What We're Looking For

  • 10+ years' experience in project cost management, ideally within capital construction or infrastructure.
  • Strong financial and cost control acumen, with proficiency in
    InEight
    ,
    JDE
    , or similar systems.
  • Advanced
    Excel
    skills with strong data analysis and reporting capability.
  • Excellent communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
  • A proactive, analytical mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets across the
water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation
sectors.

As an inclusive employer, we value the diverse experiences, talents, and cultures of our people and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

How to Apply

Click
"Apply"
to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes or fees from recruitment agencies or third parties.

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