Cost Controller

Acciona; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to manage financial performance for a major project in Newport, United Kingdom. The role involves monitoring budgets, developing project schedules, and preparing accurate forecasts. Candidates should possess a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field and have at least 4 years of experience in project cost control within large construction projects. Strong analytical skills and proficiency with project control tools are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

High-profile infrastructure project

Income protection

Discounted Health Insurance

Purchase additional annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in project cost control or quantity surveying.
• Experience in large construction/infrastructure projects in Australia.
• Strong understanding of finance and project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor expenditure against budgets to maintain commercial integrity.
• Develop, manage, and update complex project schedules.
• Responsible for the management of project budgets and cost control processes.
• Prepare accurate cost forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Own monthly cost and revenue forecasts, variance analysis, and trend tracking.

Skills

Project cost control

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Financial accounting knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Project controls tools

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Benefits

• high-profile infrastructure project as part of a global team
• Income protection
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Purchase additional annual leave

About the Project

The Southern Program Alliance is contracted by Victorian Government to remove the most dangerous and congested level crossings in Melbourne. This is a critical infrastructure project with significant public impact.

The Southern Program Alliance has been operating since 2017 and is preparing to commence its most complex project in 2026, with an expected pipeline of works that extends to 2030.

The Opportunity

Due to the continued success on Southern Program Alliance, we have an opportunity for an experienced Cost Controller, the successful candidate will report to the Finance, Governance & Risk Manager and will play a critical role in managing and safeguarding the financial performance of the project. The role will be based at our Newport site office throughout delivery of our level crossing removals at Champion Rd and Maddox Rd, Newport.

As a member of the project controls team, the role provides technical expertise in cost management, integrating financial data with schedule performance to support informed decision making.

This position requires strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams in a fast-paced alliance environment, ensuring compliance with governance standards and contributing to the successful delivery of one of Victoria’s most significant transport infrastructure programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring expenditure against budgets, and driving disciplined processes to maintain commercial integrity and deliver value for stakeholders
• Work with project delivery teams to develop, manage, and update complex project schedules, manage resource allocations and constraints to optimise timelines, reflective of on-site resourcing and executed agreements.
• Responsible for the management of project budgets, cost control processes and establishment of the CBS, including budget and forecast transfers between Cost Codes.
• Prepare accurate cost forecasts and cash flow projections, ensuring cost planning, procurement, cost forecast, Head Contract revenue, risk & opportunity and Vendor management tools are implemented.
• Monitor allowances, contingencies, and risk provisions.
• Own monthly cost and revenue forecasts, variance analysis, and trend tracking by work package and cost category (labour, plant, materials, subcontract, indirect).
• Ensure accurate cost capture (time sheets, plant hours, materials, accruals) and month‑end close disciplines.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or Finance
• Minimum 4 years' experience in project cost control/quantity surveying within large construction/infrastructure projects in Australia
• Experience in general finance and/or project accounting role, and knowledge of financial accounting
• Proficiency with ERP systems and project controls tools

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.