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Cost Controller

CompanyDowner
LocationMilton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 29, 2026
About The Company
Enabling communities to thrive. It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster. Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
About the Role

The opportunity

Downer Utilities Water Services has an opportunity for an experienced Cost Controller to join our team, reporting to the Senior Cost Control Manager.

 

This role is responsible for managing, analysing and reporting the financial position of construction projects. You will provide accurate and timely financial information that supports strong project performance and informed commercial decision making.

 

Working closely with project teams and management, you will oversee budgeting, forecasting, month end activities, cost management and financial reporting using systems including InEight and JDE.

 

What we’re looking for

  • We are looking for an experienced Cost Controller with strong analytical capability and a detailed understanding of project financial performance.
  • 10 plus years of relevant experience, with tertiary qualifications in finance or engineering preferred
  • Strong knowledge of financial, accounting and cost control principles within capital construction projects
  • Experience with project controls systems such as InEight and enterprise systems such as JDE
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with demonstrated capability in data analysis, forecasting and reporting
  • Strong understanding of Earned Value Performance Management, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

 

What we offer

  • An opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects within Downer Energy and Utilities
  • Access to Perks at Downer benefits including financial, travel and wellbeing discounts
  • Access to leadership and development programs including THRIVE and EmpowHER
  • Career development supported by a dedicated internal mobility team focused on internal progression, succession and redeployment opportunities
  • The opportunity to build your career with a Tier 1 ASX listed organisation with extensive in house technical and delivery capability

 

About Energy and Utilities

Downer's Energy and Utilities business unit is an integrated trans Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

 

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

 

How to apply

Click Apply to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

Key Skills
Cost controlFinancial reportingBudgetingForecastingData analysisEarned Value Performance ManagementInEightJDEMicrosoft ExcelProject financial performanceConstruction project managementAccounting principles
Categories
Finance & AccountingConstructionEnergyEngineering
Benefits
Financial discountsTravel discountsWellbeing discountsLeadership development programsCareer development support
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Cost Controller is responsible for managing, analyzing, and reporting the financial position of construction projects. This role involves overseeing budgeting, forecasting, month-end activities, and cost management while supporting informed commercial decision-making.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
18195
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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