What are you going to do 

  • Lead end-to-end project controls across cost, schedule, risk and reporting functions
  • Oversee project forecasting, budgeting and performance tracking across multiple projects
  • Drive consistency in weekly and monthly reporting across business units
  • Support Project Managers and Finance with cashflow forecasting and financial insights
  • Identify project risks, trends and variances, implementing corrective actions where required
  • Maintain governance frameworks and ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
  • Improve reporting systems, data quality and processes (ERP / BI tools)
  • Mentor and develop project controls personnel, promoting a data-driven culture
  • Partner with senior leadership to provide insights and influence business performance

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar
  • 10+ years' experience in project controls within civil, infrastructure, resources or Defence sectors
  • Minimum 6 years proven leadership experience managing teams and driving performance
  • Strong planning capability with hands-on experience in Primavera P6 and MS Project
  • Solid understanding of cost control, forecasting and reporting frameworks
  • Experience delivering process improvements or system implementations
  • Strong knowledge of contract conditions, risk management and value engineering
  • Australian working rights required

What we offer 

  • Competitive salary package aligned to experience
  • Long-term pipeline of civil infrastructure and Defence projects
  • Opportunity to influence business performance at a senior level
  • Supportive environment with career progression opportunities

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Laine Thornton at l.thornton@brunel.net or 0413 630 160

Closing: 29 May 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!