Cost Planner

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 45,500 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.

They are responsible for technical planning of the project for the purpose of finding out and planning the construction procedures and means of production necessary, the external ambiguities and conditioning factors, the most appropriate order for performance of the work and the partial deadlines and final deadline for completion of the work. They study the steps of the construction work defining the measurements for each of them, the means of production that will carry them out, performance and timetable for completion. They also establish priorities among the different activities.

Job Description

• Interpretation of the tender budgets and reference designs and the application of the cost control/quantity surveying techniques to measure designs as they progress through design gates.
• Managing budgets by overseeing expenditure, conducting regular reviews against plan and budget and taking corrective actions
• Development and implementation of cost planning, procedures and processes
• Lead the project teams and functional teams to collaborate and provide accurate program and project forecasting information

Required Skills and Competencies

• Advanced skills as a Quantity Surveyor/Engineer within infrastructure/construction/ resources industries
• Skill in quantitative and qualitative risk assessment and development of risk controls and actions involved in delivery and implementation of projects
• Detailed understanding of the tender (methodology, costings and constraints), contractual agreement, including cost control and planning
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Law, Commerce, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Business, or other associated disciplines

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022 & 2023 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 & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.