The UGL Utilities team designs, constructs and maintains critical infrastructure across the water and power sectors. Ranging from wastewater treatment plants to power stations. We design and construct the following assets; power generation, transmission lines, substations, electrical distribution networks, water and waste water treatment plans and water pipelines.

Our Utilities team works hard and celebrates successes and efforts. If you are looking for a bright future and opportunity to grow your career, then join UGL – a great place to work

The Opportunity

UGL Utilities team are currently looking for an experienced Cost Controller to be based in our Perth office. The Cost Controller is responsible for managing all costs in the business and ensuring that the content of reports is accurate.

Some key responsibilities of this role will include:

· Develop, mentor and maintain project budgets, ensuring alignment with project objectives and financial restraints.

· Track project costs, identify variances, and provide regular cost analysis and reporting to stakeholders.

· Prepare accurate cost forecasts and projections to support project planning and decision-making.

· Ensure compliance with UGL’s financial policies, procedures and contractual requirements.

· Work closely with project managers, finance teams and other stakeholders to manage cost related risks and opportunities effectively.

About you

· Degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or a related field

· Proven experience in cost control, project controls, or financial management within the construction, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.

· Proficiency in cost control software, financial systems (e.g SAP or Oracle), and advanced MS Excel skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and reporting.

What makes you right forUGL

· Ability to provide a safe, supportive, and positive workplace.

· Empower a united and collaborative culture.

· Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions.

· Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients, and other stakeholders.

· Genuine concern for safety.

About Us 

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rai 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.

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

UGL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or recruitment agencies.