Cost Engineer

2 months ago

Port Hedland, Australia UGL Full time

UGL is an employer with a difference, jump on board and experience our incredible journey  

About the role

This is an Expression of Interest for a Cost Engineer.

UGL Major Projects division is expecting significant growth for 2025 in Western Australia as we support large Building Services Projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for locals and those open to FIFO and DIDO roles. As a result, we have an Expression of Interest for Cost Engineer role.

  • Preparing and processing month-end journal entries.
  • Project Controls Administration – assisting with end of month process; liaising with Project Managers for submission of Weekly Reports; maintaining Asset Registers; collecting and consolidating monthly reports.
  • Prepare purchase orders, process invoices and staff expense claims.
  • Assisting with end of month requirements and monthly reporting
  • Continually challenging the processes and systems in place to ensure optimum efficiency, automation and quality of financial reporting process.

About You

  • Proficiency in JDE, Rover and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficiency in industry standard software packages e.g., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
  • Experience in cost controls/ cost engineering in the construction industry.
  • Experience working on large accommodation villages made up of modular buildings or similar types of projects.
  • Must have an Australian Drivers Licence
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks and simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
  • Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.

UGL – Big projects. Big careers. 
 
We keep Australia moving through our transport manufacturing, maintenance and operations offering, and we support the energy sector through our renewables, power generation, resources and transmission operations.  Include end to end engineering and services provider (one of Australia’s biggest inhouse design houses) 

We are helping shape the country through our major infrastructure projects in Australia’s biggest cities and we’re preparing for the future with our new energy, Defence, telecommunications and technology expertise. 

We’re the people behind communications, rail, water, oil, gas, and renewables. We build tunnels under rivers and flyover roads. We’re the people who take on the problems that have never been solved. The ones that stretch you outside of what’s known, where your true genius is challenged and shines. 

Why Unite with the Very Best

  • A competitive salary working in a rewarding, supportive and successful team 
  • Flexible and blended work environment; make use of leave, flexible working and our 16 weeks paid primary parental leave options.  
  • Help create your Individual Development Plan and create significant opportunities for your professional development 
  • A rewarding Wellness Program with AIA Vitality – earn cashback for gym shoes 
  • We’ll give you access to a multitude of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. 
  • You can also take advantage of our salary sacrifice options including cars, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships. 

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate an applicant’s suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. It’s good to know that UGL does not discriminate based on a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. 

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