Australia, Brisbane
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Conventional Energy
Closing: July 31, 2025

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Introduction

On behalf of our client, a High Profile Global Oil & Gas Operator, Brunel is presently sourcing a Cost Engineer / Senior Cost Engineer located at their Brisbane CBD office. This will be a 12 month contract and is open to candidates who are presently residing in Brisbane.

What are you going to do 

  • To work with the Cost Lead and Lead Cost Engineer on the consolidation of the Feasex, Expex, Capex portfolio costs for Upstream and Midstream
  • Maintain and update cost databases and assist in the collection of relevant data
  • Coordination of the Change Management process including maintenance of trend register
  • Continuous improvement of processes
  • Preparation of monthly Joint Venture billings
  • Collation of material for management presentations and meetings
  • Assist in producing the cost reports to be issued to the Group
  • Perform Project Services for one or more projects that have a strategic impact on a single functional or organisational discipline
  • Deploy advanced techniques to solve multiple related project services issues
  • Coordinate activities within own area of expertise
  • Some exposure to interaction with business leadership
  • Work within boundaries of the Company's overall Project Services policies and general agreements
  • Has some autonomy in adjusting objectives, policies and plans independently

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Extensive experience in Cost Engineering
  • Highly skilled in MS Excel
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
  • Good knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and Power BI will be advantageous
  • Positive work attitude, motivated team player
  • Excellent verbal and written presentation skills

What we offer 

  • Excellent negotiable day rate!
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

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 and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 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 Mandy Hobbs,E: m.hobbs@brunel.net or Tel: 0413 434 050

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Our Culture and Values

At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.

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Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.

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Mandy Hobbs

0413 434 050