Introduction

What are you going to do 

Support the delivery team on significant and complex projects within Brisbane. Ensure work is completed safely, on time, to high-quality standards, meets expectations, and achieves the desired financial outcomes.

  • Assist with budget creation, resource allocation, and spending oversight; analyse variances and forecast potential cost overruns.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, track progress, and flag potential delays.
  • Prepare accurate internal and external project reports, maintain data integrity, and liaise with stakeholders to keep them informed on progress, risks, and issues.
  • Identify risks, recommend corrective actions, and oversee vendors to ensure contractual obligations and timely delivery.
  • Prepare accurate tendering and delivery programs/schedules that support dependable delivery.
  • Advise project teams on cost, schedule, and change management; review delivery methods and sequencing to optimise efficiency; support and manage subcontractors; utilise modelling tools for reporting and communication.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Experienced in supporting complex construction projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
  • Skilled in project scheduling, cost management, forecasting, and risk mitigation to maintain smooth project execution.
  • Strong communicator, able to liaise effectively with stakeholders, teams, and vendors to provide clear updates and resolve issues.
  • Proficient in project management tools, financial analysis, and data-driven decision-making to optimise project outcomes.
  • Detail-oriented, organised, and solutions-focused with a background in construction project controls and delivery support
  • Strong project management, financial analysis, and software skills (Excel and project management tools).
  • Analytical, organised, and communicative, typically with a degree in finance, accounting, or project management.

What we offer 

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 Taylor at t.popham@brunel.net or on 0432 111 758.

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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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!