Careers

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want. 

The primary objective of this position is to administer accurate and up-to-date cost control reporting of the project, including recording, monitoring, and achieving project profitability, and to support the contract and financial procedures for the project.

About the role:

• Support the project team to improve the commercial advantage of the project and maximise profitability.
• Report regularly to the Project Manager on the financial, contractual and administrative status of the project.
• Monitor and update detailed working budgets and authorise cost transfers between cost centres.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and monthly reports.
• Co-ordinate day-to-day commercial aspects of site, including invoices and progress claims, subcontractor agreements, including standard and special conditions.
• Evaluate, document, submit and negotiate notices of all delays, inclement weather, industrial, design, etc, which affect the financial and programmed completion of the project.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary Accounting Degree, CPA or 10+ years relevant project commercial experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team.
• Confident and professional presentation skills.
• Ability to deal with a wide variety of people and situations.
• Ability to interpret and analyse specific data.
• Current C-Class Driver’s Licence.

We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore, all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494374

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.