Cost Controller at Acciona in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cost Controller Location: Sydney 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 planet. 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 Competitive salary package aligned to experience + Bonus incentive scheme Corporate role with visibility across all projects nationally Opportunity to work with LinkedOffice, ACCIONA’s enterprise cost and performance platform This position can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne Clear development pathway into Project Controls Manager About the Opportunity ACCIONA Agua is seeking a Cost Controller to join our corporate team, supporting cost recovery, labour cost tracking and performance reporting across the Australian business. This role sits at the centre of our corporate team overseeing cost control, utilising data captured through LinkedSite and translating it into meaningful insights within LinkedOffice to support business‑wide decision making. The role is focused on ensuring ACCIONA is accurately tracking, allocating and recovering the cost of its people across tenders and live projects, with a strong emphasis on data integrity, reporting and performance visibility. Key accountabilities Manage and track labour costs, man‑hours and cost per hour across tenders and live projects Ensure accurate allocation of staff costs across projects and bid activities Support cost recovery processes, ensuring the business is correctly charging for workforce utilisation Utilise LinkedOffice to produce high‑level reporting and insights across all projects nationally Analyse data captured in LinkedSite and translate it into actionable corporate reporting Develop and maintain resource histograms and workforce cost tracking models Monitor and report on travel costs, temporary allocations and utilisation rates Work closely with Project Controls, HR, Finance and Commercial teams to collect, validate and consolidate data Identify trends, cost leakage or discrepancies and escalate as required Support cost forecasting and performance tracking across the portfolio Continuously improve processes for labour cost tracking, reporting and system usage Required Skills and Competencies A tertiary qualification in civil engineering, construction management, finance or similar Approximately 5-10 years’ experience in cost control, project controls, finance or similar Strong experience in labour cost tracking and cost recovery within infrastructure or construction environments (histograms experience highly desirable) Advanced Excel capability with Strong attention to detail and data accuracy Ability to engage and collaborate with multiple stakeholders across projects and corporate functions Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge where required What we offer At ACCIONA, you will contribute to meaningful infrastructure with sustainability embedded across the full project lifecycle. We operate with a strong safety culture, supported by robust systems and standards. You will work in a collaborative team that values innovation, leadership and continuous improvement, with access to development programs and career growth opportunities. 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.