Cost Controller

Job Description

The Cost Controller is expected to monitor project expenditure, maintain accurate cost records, track budgets and forecasts, and provide timely financial reports to project managers and senior leadership. The role typically requires experience in construction, civil works, engineering, or a related project environment, with strong skills in cost control, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting systems. Candidates should be highly organised, commercially aware, detail-focused, and confident working with project teams, subcontractors, procurement staff, and finance departments. Familiarity with construction contracts, purchase orders, commitments, Excel, and project-cost software is advantageous. The successful candidate will help identify cost risks early and support projects to remain financially controlled and profitable.

Company Info

CBP Contractors is an Australian contracting company delivering construction and infrastructure services for public and private-sector clients. Its work may include civil construction, earthworks, utilities, roads, site development, and related project services, depending on project requirements and location. The company operates in a project-driven environment where safety, quality, productivity, commercial performance, and reliable delivery are important. Employees are generally expected to work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to achieve practical outcomes. A Cost Controller would support this environment by improving visibility of project expenditure, commitments, forecasts, and financial risks. As with many Australian contractors, employment conditions can vary by project, site location, roster, and client requirements, so candidates should confirm the specific duties, travel expectations, and benefits directly with CBP Contractors.

Destination Guide

Australia offers opportunities in construction, civil infrastructure, mining, engineering, project controls, healthcare, technology, and skilled trades, with strong demand often found in major cities and regional resource areas. Workplace culture is generally practical, direct, safety-conscious, and collaborative, with attention to work-life balance and professional standards. Lifestyle ranges from urban living in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide to quieter regional communities, with beaches, outdoor activities, and varied climates. Skilled workers usually need an appropriate visa, such as employer sponsorship, a skilled migration visa, or a temporary regional pathway; eligibility depends on occupation, qualifications, experience, English ability, and points or sponsorship requirements. Relocating involves arranging housing, tax and banking, healthcare access, transport, and recognition of qualifications. Regional or remote projects may offer accommodation, flights, or rosters, but these conditions should be confirmed before accepting an offer.