Project Controls Engineer

Based in Brisbane CBD
Hybrid Working 
Exceptional Team Culture - Supportive and Collaborative Team

About the Role

UGL is a leading provider of engineering, construction, and maintenance services across major sectors. We deliver safe, innovative solutions and partner with some of the world’s largest companies.

Due to organic growth, we have a newly created position for a Cost & Project Controls Engineer to support cost management and project controls for our Fuels and Energy team. This role ensures accurate forecasting, cost tracking, and compliance with all financial and project control requirements while working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost breakdown structures.

• Monitor actual costs versus forecasts and report variances.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports and performance metrics.

• Support change management processes and assess cost impacts of scope changes.

• Collaborate with planning and scheduling teams to align cost and schedule baseline

About You

• 5 years’ exposure to cost engineering or project controls within oil & gas or heavy industry 
• Understanding of financial and project management principles and techniques
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in cost control tools and ERP systems (SAP experience desirable)
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What Makes You Right for UGL

• Genuine concern for safety.

• Capacity to flourish in a high-performing team.

• An innovative mindset and willingness to challenge the norm.

• A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play.

About Us

UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

Please note: Relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process, including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical assessment.