Cost & Project Controls Engineer at UGL Limited

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Engineering, Project Controls, Financial Management, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Cost Control Tools, ERP Systems, Excel, Power BI, Communication Skills, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Budgeting, Forecasting, Collaboration, Compliance

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

Based in Brisbane CBD Hybrid Working Exceptional Team Culture - Supportive and Collaborative Team About the Role UGL is a leading provider of engineering, construction, and maintenance services across major sectors. We deliver safe, innovative solutions and partner with some of the world’s largest companies. Due to organic growth, we have a newly created position for a Cost & Project Controls Engineer to support cost management and project controls for our Fuels and Energy team. This role ensures accurate forecasting, cost tracking, and compliance with all financial and project control requirements while working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. Key Responsibility Areas Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost breakdown structures. Monitor actual costs versus forecasts and report variances. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports and performance metrics. Support change management processes and assess cost impacts of scope changes. Collaborate with planning and scheduling teams to align cost and schedule baselines. Ensure compliance with UGL and client financial systems and reporting standards. Liaise with procurement, engineering, and finance teams to optimize cost efficiency. About You Minimum 5 years’ experience in cost engineering or project controls within oil & gas or heavy industry. Tertiary in Engineering or similar is highly regarded. Strong understanding of financial and project management principles and techniques Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in cost control tools and ERP systems (SAP experience desirable). Proficiency in Excel, Power BI Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. What Makes You Right for UGL Genuine concern for safety. Capacity to flourish in a high-performing team. An innovative mindset and willingness to challenge the norm. A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play. About Us UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies. As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills. Please note: Relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process, including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical assessment.

Responsibilities

The Cost & Project Controls Engineer will develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost breakdown structures while monitoring actual costs versus forecasts. This role involves preparing cost reports, supporting change management processes, and ensuring compliance with financial systems and reporting standards.