Senior Cost Controller

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cost Controller to join Transgrid’s dynamic HumeLink Major Projects team. In this key role, you will drive the development, control, and reporting of cost plans across major transmission infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and strategic financial oversight at every stage of the project lifecycle.

You'll be at the heart of project delivery and risk management, working closely with project teams to forecast costs, identify opportunities, and support critical decision-making. With your sharp analytical thinking, cost planning expertise, and deep understanding of construction and project management principles, you’ll help ensure the financial success and resilience of one of Australia’s most significant energy transition initiatives.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Finance, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' experience in cost planning, scheduling, or cost control on large-scale infrastructure projects (high-voltage transmission experience desirable)
• Strong financial modelling skills, with experience consolidating data from multiple sources into clear reporting
• Practical project and site-based experience, with knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), CPI and SPI principles
• Ability to proactively identify issues, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement across project cost management processes
• Demonstrated experience in financial modelling and forecasting to support cost planning and project decision-making
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret cost behaviours, trends, and variances across large-scale infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to consolidate data and produce clear, actionable reporting for project teams and senior stakeholders.

Reward and Recognition

We believe in providing our people with personal, professional, and social benefits so they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, and health & wellbeing, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks of paid parental leave, and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and ongoing training, workplace mentoring, and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that’s right for you.

Our Values

Transgrids core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrids people, who embody them every day.

Applications close on Wednesday 27th May 2025.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.