<p><b>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.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p>An 80-year group, COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private.</p><p></p><p>Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.</p><p></p><p>ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV), the design and construct (D&amp;C) consortium, will design and build the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project.</p><p></p><p>The new transmission network infrastructure will deliver at least 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity from 2028 to connect 7.7 gigawatts of wind and solar projects, which is enough to power more than 2 million homes each year.</p><p></p><p>With a commitment to driving positive change, contributing to the evolution of Australia’s green energy sector, this is your chance to be part of something groundbreaking!</p><p></p><p><b>About the Role</b></p><p></p><p>Our Central-West Orana project is currently seeking a dedicated Cost Controller to share their expertise within our growing team. In this role, you will ensure accurate reporting of project costs and monitor budgets against deliverables relating to staffing. You will prepare financial reports to support project budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Review and analyze project costs, forecasts, and Risks and Opportunities (R&amp;O).</li><li>Assess forecast assumptions, contingency allowances, and identify emerging trends and issues.</li><li>Prepare internal cost transfers and monthly accruals.</li><li>Present monthly project cost performance to internal management.</li><li>Provide budget variance explanations and drive actions to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities, ensuring alignment with our renewable energy goals.</li><li>Foster collaborative behaviors with budget owners to challenge budgets and forecasts, driving improvements in financial outcomes.</li><li>Support the Finance department and the wider project team in meeting reporting deadlines.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>Preferred experience in Infrastructure Projects.</li><li>5-7 years of prior project cost control experience.</li><li>Relevant qualifications in a related discipline, combined with fundamental subject matter knowledge.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated experience collaborating across multiple stakeholder groups.</li><li>Ability to work with limited supervision and multitask effectively to meet deadlines.</li><li>Strong MS Excel skills.</li></ul><p><b>We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Please note: This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.</b></p><p></p><p><b>For more information on how your personal data is managed, please refer to the privacy statements of each parent company:</b></p><p></p><p><b>Grupo Cobra:</b> <a href="https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/"><b>https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>Acciona: </b><a href="https://www.acciona.com/privacy-policy"><b>Privacy Policy | ACCIONA | Business as unusual</b></a></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 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 &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet. Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate. We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment. We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.</p>

Project Cost Controller - Construction

<p><b>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.</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Job Description</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p>An 80-year group,&nbsp;COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private.</p><p></p><p>Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.</p><p></p><p>ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV), the design and construct (D&amp;C) consortium, will design and build the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project.</p><p></p><p>The new transmission network infrastructure will deliver at least 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity from 2028 to connect 7.7 gigawatts of wind and solar projects, which is enough to power more than 2 million homes each year.</p><p></p><p>With a commitment to driving positive change, contributing to the evolution of Australia’s green energy sector, this is your chance to be part of something groundbreaking!</p><p></p><p><b>About the Role</b></p><p></p><p>Our Central-West Orana project is currently seeking a dedicated Cost Controller to share their expertise within our growing team. In this role, you will ensure accurate reporting of project costs and monitor budgets against deliverables relating to staffing. You will prepare financial reports to support project budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Review and analyze project costs, forecasts, and Risks and Opportunities (R&amp;O).</li><li>Assess forecast assumptions, contingency allowances, and identify emerging trends and issues.</li><li>Prepare internal cost transfers and monthly accruals.</li><li>Present monthly project cost performance to internal management.</li><li>Provide budget variance explanations and drive actions to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities, ensuring alignment with our renewable energy goals.</li><li>Foster collaborative behaviors with budget owners to challenge budgets and forecasts, driving improvements in financial outcomes.</li><li>Support the Finance department and the wider project team in meeting reporting deadlines.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><b>Required Skills and Competencies</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><ul><li>Preferred experience in Infrastructure Projects.</li><li>5-7 years of prior project cost control experience.</li><li>Relevant qualifications in a related discipline, combined with fundamental subject matter knowledge.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated experience collaborating across multiple stakeholder groups.</li><li>Ability to work with limited supervision and multitask effectively to meet deadlines.</li><li>Strong MS Excel skills.</li></ul><p><b>We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Please note:&nbsp;This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.</b></p><p></p><p><b>For more information on how your personal data is managed, please refer to the privacy statements of each parent company:</b></p><p></p><p><b>Grupo Cobra:</b> <a href="https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/"><b>https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/</b></a></p><p></p><p><b>Acciona: </b><a href="https://www.acciona.com/privacy-policy"><b>Privacy Policy | ACCIONA | Business as unusual</b></a></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 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 &amp; New Zealand.</p><p></p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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