Introduction

On behalf of our Client, a World Leader in the Oil & Gas Energy sector, Brunel is presently sourcing x 2 Cost & Schedule Controls Engineers responsible for the overall project controls direction through application of systems and methods. This will be a 12 month contract located in Melbourne, Docklands, open to local residential candidates.

What are you going to do

  • Support the Project Team with ongoing project cost analysis, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, change management, issues & opportunities management, interface management and planning & budgeting
  • Coordinate the collecting, analysing, and reporting of project cost and schedule control information to ensure overall project status is assessed and potential problem areas identified
  • Ensure that the stewardship process is established and implemented, leading to monthly cost and schedule stewardship reviews
  • Engage with Project Team and Functional Teams
  • Coordinate and support the development of Capital Project Management System
  • Lead preparation for Reviews and Funding activities
  • Understand the project funding basis
  • Interface with finance functions regarding AFEs(Approval for Expenditure) / budgets
  • Monitor and appraise the performance of the Contractor(s) in the areas of cost control, progress measurement and provide summary to Project Leadership Team
  • Capture and communicate cost lessons learned for the Project
  • Support preparation of Close-out Reporting
  • Respond to ad hoc requests from Project Management Team related to Controls / Reporting

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelors OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology OR Construction Management
  • Experience in Project Controls focused on cost control and understand schedule control achievements
  • Knowledgeable with Company Project Management best practices framework and key work processes
  • Demonstrated ability to drive creativity, innovation and continuous improvement
  • Strong influencing, consulting, mentoring, analytical and computing skills
  • Advanced in MS Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Power BI - preferred, Aconex
  • Adaptability to changing priorities
  • Confident interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and respond quickly to urgent analysis requests

What we offer

  • Excellent negotiable hourly pay rate!
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs,E: m.hobbs@brunel.net | mb: 0413 434 050

Closing: February 06, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-275322

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