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Play a key role in the delivery of complex construction and engineering projects, as part of a growing name in the national power and renewables space

• Competitive remuneration | Flexi – time accrual | 17.5% leave loading
• A growing organisation with opportunities for growth and development
• Work on complex projects within a supportive team and culture

Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide – and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.

The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.

At Enerven, we’re connecting you with tomorrow.


About the role

This full time, permanent role located in Keswick reports to the Head of Project Controls and is responsible for delivering Cost Control for Enerven’s most complex projects such as battery energy storage systems (BESS) and Renewables. Working closely with project management and cross-functional teams, the role ensures cost discipline, accurate forecasting, and achievement of targets through proactive cost control and mitigation.

Responsibilities include:

• Establish and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls throughout the project lifecycle
• Enable and drive project cost forecasting processes
• Deliver Cost Variance Analysis, highlighting the root causes for movements in forecasts and cost positions
• Oversee rigorous change and contingency controls
• Monitor trends and variances to support informed project and group decisions
• Provide reporting and cost insights for visibility and corrective actions
• Support contractor cost management and loop feedback into estimating and project close-out
• Actively participate in Project Controls’ continuous improvement initiatives and processes

About you

As an experienced Project Controls Cost professional, you will possess the functional expertise, commercial acumen, and communication skills required to ensure effective cost control and contingency management to drive project success. Bringing strong analytical abilities developed through previous experience in project controls for critical engineering and construction projects.

Other skills and experience include:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, or Finance
• Minimum 6 years project cost control experience in complex projects within the Engineering / Construction sector (e.g. Infrastructure, Energy, Oil and Gas, or similar)
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels, presenting complex cost and performance insights in a concise and actionable manner
• Strong capability in data analysis, Excel, and cost control tools
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

About us

The work behind the network
When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration.

A skilled and diverse workforce
Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. Our team is at the forefront of change – building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.

Outstanding culture of safety and well-being
Health, safety and well-being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve.

Flexible work options and employee benefit programs
Enjoy flexible working conditions that ensure you can have a better work, life balance, all in a collaborative, safe and supportive work environment.

Our variety of employee benefits include:

• Flexi-time accrual
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• 13% superannuation
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
• Generous Employee Referral Program with incentives of up to $5,000*
• Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme
• 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave of up to 20 days
• Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle
• Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships
• Leadership and career development opportunities

An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation
We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.


Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at recruitment@enerven.com.au

Be part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow.