<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b>About the Project</b></p><p></p><p>The Southern Program Alliance is contracted by Victorian Government to remove the most dangerous and congested level crossings in Melbourne. This is a critical infrastructure project with significant public impact.</p><p><br>The Southern Program Alliance has been operating since 2017 and is preparing to commence its most complex project in 2026, with an expected pipeline of works that extends to 2030.  </p><p><br>Work on a high-profile infrastructure project as part of a global team, using continuous improvement methodology and innovative technology which enable us to leave a genuine legacy in the city of Melbourne.</p><p><br><b>The Opportunity</b></p><p><br>Due to the continued success on Southern Program Alliance, we have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Cost Controller, the successful candidate will report to the Finance, Governance &amp; Risk Manager and will play a critical role in managing and safeguarding the financial performance of the project. The role will initially be based in Port Melbourne and will ultimately relocate to West Footscray when the project moves into its delivery phase from mid-2026.   </p><p></p><p>As a senior member of the project controls team, the role provides leadership and technical expertise in cost management, integrating financial data with schedule performance to support informed decision making. </p><p><br>This position requires strong commercial acumen, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams in a fast-paced alliance environment, ensuring compliance with governance standards and contributing to the successful delivery of one of Victoria’s most significant transport infrastructure programs.</p><p><br><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Monitoring expenditure against budgets, and driving disciplined processes to maintain commercial integrity and deliver value for stakeholders</li><li>Lead monthly cost reviews and proactively identify risks and opportunities to protect margins and cash flow. </li><li>Work with project delivery teams to develop, manage, and update complex project schedules, manage resource allocations and constraints to optimise timelines, reflective of on-site resourcing and executed agreements.</li><li>Responsible for the management of project budgets, cost control processes and establishment of the CBS, including budget and forecast transfers between Cost Codes.</li><li>Prepare accurate cost forecasts and cash flow projections, ensuring cost planning, procurement, cost forecast, Head Contract revenue, risk &amp; opportunity and Vendor management tools are implemented.</li><li>Be a leader within the project controls team in relation to best practice and the implementation and use of our proprietary project management software Linkedsite. </li><li>Monitor allowances, contingencies, and risk provisions.</li><li>Own monthly cost and revenue forecasts, variance analysis, and trend tracking by work package and cost category (labour, plant, materials, subcontract, indirect).</li><li>Ensure accurate cost capture (time sheets, plant hours, materials, accruals) and month end close disciplines.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or Finance</li><li>Relevant professional membership (AIQS, RICS, CPA/CA)</li><li>Minimum 8 years' experience in project cost control/quantity surveying within large construction/infrastructure projects in Australia 0r experience in general finance and/or project accounting role, and/or knowledge of financial accounting</li><li>Proficiency with ERP systems and project controls tools</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to challenge, influence, and coach stakeholders</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

Senior Cost Controller

<p><b>ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b>About the Project</b></p><p></p><p>The Southern Program Alliance is contracted by Victorian Government to remove the most dangerous and congested level crossings in Melbourne. This is a critical infrastructure project with significant public impact.</p><p><br>The Southern Program Alliance has been operating since 2017 and is preparing to commence its most complex project in 2026, with an expected pipeline of works that extends to 2030. &nbsp;</p><p><br>Work on a high-profile infrastructure project as part of a global team, using continuous improvement methodology and innovative technology which enable us to leave a genuine legacy in the city of Melbourne.</p><p><br><b>The Opportunity</b></p><p><br>Due to the continued success on Southern Program Alliance, we have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Cost Controller, the successful candidate will report to the Finance, Governance &amp; Risk Manager and will play a critical role in managing and safeguarding the financial performance of the project. The role will initially be based in Port Melbourne and will ultimately relocate to West Footscray when the project moves into its delivery phase from mid-2026. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p></p><p>As a senior member of the project controls team, the role provides leadership and technical expertise in cost management, integrating financial data with schedule performance to support informed decision making.&nbsp;</p><p><br>This position requires strong commercial acumen, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams in a fast-paced alliance environment, ensuring compliance with governance standards and contributing to the successful delivery of one of Victoria’s most significant transport infrastructure programs.</p><p><br><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Monitoring expenditure against budgets, and driving disciplined processes to maintain commercial integrity and deliver value for stakeholders</li><li>Lead monthly cost reviews and proactively identify risks and opportunities to protect margins and cash flow.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with project delivery teams to develop, manage, and update complex project schedules, manage resource allocations and constraints to optimise timelines, reflective of on-site resourcing and executed agreements.</li><li>Responsible for the management of project budgets, cost control processes and establishment of the CBS, including budget and forecast transfers between Cost Codes.</li><li>Prepare accurate cost forecasts and cash flow projections, ensuring cost planning, procurement, cost forecast, Head Contract revenue, risk &amp; opportunity and Vendor management tools are implemented.</li><li>Be a leader within the project controls team in relation to best practice and the implementation and use of our proprietary project management software Linkedsite.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor allowances, contingencies, and risk provisions.</li><li>Own monthly cost and revenue forecasts, variance analysis, and trend tracking by work package and cost category (labour, plant, materials, subcontract, indirect).</li><li>Ensure accurate cost capture (time sheets, plant hours, materials, accruals) and month end close disciplines.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or Finance</li><li>Relevant professional membership (AIQS, RICS, CPA/CA)</li><li>Minimum 8 years' experience in project cost control/quantity surveying within large&nbsp;construction/infrastructure projects in Australia 0r experience in general finance and/or project accounting role, and/or knowledge of financial accounting</li><li>Proficiency with ERP systems and project controls tools</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to challenge, influence, and coach stakeholders</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior Cost Controller

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