Cost Controller

About us

At Altrad, your growth fuels our success.

We are a trusted provider of specialist construction, maintenance, and integrated industrial solutions across Australia, partnering with major clients in energy, resources, utilities, and defence.

We go beyond building and maintaining assets, we create Impact that Matters. Every day, our people contribute to safer workplaces, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future.

As part of the global Altrad Group, with over 65,000 people across 50+ countries, you’ll join a network that’s connected by purpose, driven by innovation, and united by our shared values of Solidarity, Respect, Humility, Conviviality, and Courage.

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Cost Controller to join our Projects East division, based in our Brisbane office and supporting the delivery of critical gas infrastructure projects across Australia. This role will play a key part in ensuring strong commercial and cost performance across major construction projects within our growing portfolio.

Reporting to the Project Manager, with functional support from the Head of Project Controls, you will be responsible for the management, integrity and analysis of project cost, productivity, forecasting and performance data. Working closely with project leadership, planners, quantity surveyors, accountants and site teams, you will provide accurate and timely insights to support informed decision-making, effective cost control and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities include:

Cost Control & Forecasting

• Develop, maintain, and manage the project cost tracker aligned to WBS structures and cost codes.

• Monitor commitments, actual costs, labour hours, plant utilisation, and project expenditure.

• Prepare weekly cost and productivity reports and monthly commercial reporting packs.

• Develop and maintain Cost to Complete (CTC) forecasts.

• Support revenue forecasting, budget management, and cost performance analysis.

• Raise purchase requisitions and maintain project cost coding structures.

Productivity & Performance Analysis

• Monitor labour productivity, cost productivity, and plant utilisation metrics.

• Analyse trends, identify emerging risks, and provide recommendations for performance improvement.

• Deliver meaningful insights into project performance drivers and cost efficiencies.

• Support the project team with data-driven reporting and decision-making.

Project Controls Integration

• Work closely with the Project Planner to align cost, schedule, and physical progress data.

• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and analysis.

• Monitor CPI, SPI, and productivity performance indicators.

• Identify and communicate variances impacting project delivery and commercial outcomes.

Reporting & Data Integrity

• Validate project information against timesheets, rosters, plant utilisation records, ERP systems, and site reporting.

• Maintain a high standard of data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve project visibility and performance tracking.

• Support weekly operational reviews and monthly financial reviews.

Commercial Support

• Assist with client payment claims and supporting documentation.

• Partner with project teams to identify risks, opportunities, and forecast movements.

• Provide timely commercial insights to support strategic project decisions.

About You

You are a highly capable Project Controls professional with strong commercial acumen and a passion for delivering accurate, insightful reporting that supports successful project outcomes.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Minimum 8 years' experience in Cost Control or Project Controls roles.

• Experience working on SMP, heavy industrial, construction, resources, or major infrastructure projects.

• Strong understanding of; Cost Control principles, Cost to Complete (CTC) forecasting, Productivity analysis, Budgeting and variance reporting, Earned Value Management (desirable)

• Experience with ERP and cost management systems such as Pronto, SAP, JDE, Oracle, or similar.

• Experience in self-perform labour and plant-intensive project environments.

• Qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Why join Altrad?

At Altrad, Your Growth, Your Contribution, Our Commitment is more than a promise, it’s the way we work.

We’re proud to invest in your career, wellbeing, and future through meaningful benefits that support every stage of life:

• Grow@Altrad: Structured career and leadership pathways designed to help you learn, lead, and succeed.

• Exclusive Benefits App: Access discounts on gyms, travel, wellbeing, and lifestyle partners to make life outside of work more rewarding.

• Financial Flexibility: Enjoy novated leasing options and corporate health insurance discounts that give you more choice and control.

• Balance That Works: Inclusive and flexible work arrangements that recognise the importance of family, community, and life beyond work.

• Real Support When It Matters: Paid Domestic and Family Violence Leave, ensuring our people have the time, safety, and care they need during life’s most difficult moments.

• Recognition That Inspires: Reward and recognition programs celebrating the people who make a difference every day.

• Wellbeing Gateway App: 24/7 access to meditation tools, self-guided learning, mental health and financial coaching, and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

At Altrad, we don’t just offer benefits, we create an environment where you can thrive, feel supported, and make an impact that truly matters.

Make your impact

Every role at Altrad contributes to something bigger. Join us to make a difference - supporting safer workplaces, advancing innovation, and shaping sustainable operations for our clients and communities.

Our people reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. At Altrad, inclusion goes beyond representation, it’s about creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported to contribute their best.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people of all genders, abilities, ages, cultures, and identities, as well as those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Please note: Only applicants with full work rights in Australia will be considered.