Cost Engineer

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 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 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 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
• 5 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