Portfolio Lead Cost Controller

TSS Group is partnering with a leading international engineering organisation to find an experienced Portfolio Lead Cost Controller for an exciting opportunity based in Perth.

Working across a portfolio of major projects within the energy and resources sector, you'll take a leading role in overseeing cost management, financial forecasting and reporting. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior project stakeholders, influence cost performance and drive improvements across project controls processes.

If you have extensive cost control experience and enjoy working across multiple projects while providing technical leadership and guidance to others, this could be your next move.
 

What You'll Be Doing

• Overseeing cost control activities and financial performance across multiple projects.
• Managing project budgets, commitments, actual costs, accruals and expenditure forecasts.
• Preparing and reviewing ETC/EAC forecasts, VOWD and monthly cost reports.
• Leading regular cost review meetings and presenting financial performance updates to project and client stakeholders.
• Monitoring cost trends, identifying potential risks and investigating budget variances.
• Managing project change control and ensuring cost impacts are accurately captured.
• Developing and improving reporting tools, dashboards and cost control processes, including Power BI.
• Working alongside planning, procurement, contracts, engineering and finance teams to ensure alignment across project controls.
• Providing technical direction, reviewing deliverables and mentoring Cost Controllers.
• Establishing consistent cost control procedures and supporting training across the project portfolio.
   

Ideally, you'll have:

• 15+ years of experience in Cost Control / Cost Engineering across EPCM, EPC, mining, energy or major capital projects.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience overseeing cost controls across multiple projects or a large project portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, commitments, accruals and earned value management.
• Extensive experience with ETC/EAC forecasting, VOWD and cash flow management.
• The ability to interpret cost performance, identify trends and provide meaningful commercial insights.
• Experience with EcoSys, ERP systems, advanced Excel and Power BI.

Highly regarded:

• Background in Oil & Gas, LNG, brownfield or sustaining capital projects.
• Experience developing cost control frameworks, procedures and reporting standards.
• Strong understanding of how cost, schedule, procurement and project progress integrate.
• Experience managing resources and cost control teams across concurrent projects.
   

What's In It For You?

• Join a globally recognised engineering and project delivery organisation.
• Take ownership of cost controls across a diverse portfolio of major projects.
• Work alongside experienced project and commercial professionals.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Access to global training and professional development resources.
• Opportunity to further develop your career within a leading international business.