Senior Cost Control Specialist

Senior Cost Control Specialist – Perth CBD – Permanent Full-Time Join Western Power's Transmission Growth team and play a key role in shaping the future of Western Australia's energy network. In this role, you will perform project cost control activities across a portfolio of projects, including budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, cost analysis and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Your Role in Action Act as Western Power's project cost control specialist, providing cost forecasting, budget management, cost analysis and financial reporting across a portfolio of projects. Manage project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting across a portfolio of complex projects. Analyse cost variances, monitor performance trends, and provide insights to support informed project and commercial decisions. Maintain accurate project forecasts, identifying and explaining any deviations from planned budgets and cost profiles. Apply change control processes, assess cost impacts of scope changes, and ensure budget adjustments are appropriately managed and communicated. Build effective relationships with project teams and stakeholders, providing clear reporting and supporting consistent cost management practices.  What Makes You a Great Fit  10+ years' experience in project cost control within a complex project environment. Bachelor’s degree in finance, Engineering, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Strong experience in cost forecasting, budgeting, cost variance analysis and financial reporting. Highly developed analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, investigate variances and provide clear cost insights. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities in a changing environment. By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:  Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.   Flexible work arrangements to support part-time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.  The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.  Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.  An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.  An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.    In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year. Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists. 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.   Applications close on 11 September 2026   We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.    Learn more about Western Power here: About (westernpower.com.au)  Find out how we’re building A Network for Life: A network for life (westernpower.com.au)