Senior Cost Controller

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Cost Controller to join our team and support major projects within our Minerals & Metals division in our Perth office.  This role focuses on cost management and project controls to ensure delivery excellence across assigned portfolios. You will work closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to maintain robust control of scope, schedule, cost, and risk.

This role is based in the heart of Perth's CBD with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative.  

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our global specialist consultancy business encompasses 3,300+ professionals with industry-leading expertise in areas including decarbonisation, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewables advisory, asset optimisation, and digital solutions.

Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future.  Being part of Team Wood, means you're in a community unified by our vision, values and behaviours that support how we work together. So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on.

Our Vision:   Deliver Solutions that transform the world.

Our Values:   Care Courage Commitment

Leading the way in mineral processing and metallurgical refining, our expertise and presence span all commodities and geographies of the world - Australia, Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia. For over 60 years, from study through start-up, at pace and at scale, we have been advancing the world’s largest and most technically challenging mining projects across key commodities: 

• Lithium
• Nickel / Cobalt
• Copper
• Gold
• Rare Earths
• Iron Ore
• Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors 
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; including generous types of Leave (Family, Cultural and Purchased Leave)
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Wide range of Financial Health benefits with Salary Continuance Insurance, Salary Packaging via Smart Salary Portal, Discounts at over 400 retailers via RAW Benefits Portal and access to Discounted Hotels

Typical responsibilities 

• Monitor and report on project costs, progress, invoicing, change control, and variations
• Develop project budgets aligned with estimates and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS)
• Prepare and update cost forecasts and reports showing budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts
• Review and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and CBS
• Liaise with procurement, finance, and time-capture functions to ensure accurate cost capture for materials, subcontractors, and labour
• Contribute to building a cost-conscious culture within the project team
• Support compliance and continuous improvement initiatives

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. 

About You

• Ideally 5+ years’ experience in cost control within EPCM/EPC projects
• Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (preferred but not essential)
• Advanced skills in cost control processes for multi-discipline projects
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities with a solutions-focused mindset

You must have valid working rights for Australia to apply.  Wood encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

To be considered apply NOW!