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About the role

We are offering a rare opportunity for a Cost Control Engineer to join the team looking after a large scale gold mining project.  Based out of our West Perth office this role is Monday to Friday with some adhoc site travel required.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure that records are kept of the progress of the works. The records are to be organised so that others can access and utilize them for contract administration purposes.
• Ensure the works are accurately measured and agree quantities with the client. Provide interim quantities for progress claims
• Track Actual Costs vs Budgeted Costs vs Tendered Costs to assist the Commercial Superintendent to manage the costs of the project, the project budget and cash flow.
• Perform cost analysis, earned budget analysis, identifying deviation (e.g. highlighting potential cost overruns or savings opportunities) and proposing mitigation actions.
• Review and validate cost estimates provided by contractors and suppliers.
• Seek to identify and achieve cost efficiencies and revenue opportunities. Perform the process of reviewing, approving and rejecting requisition orders, analysing purchasing requests, verifying costs allocation.
• Perform cost analysis, earned budget analysis, identifying deviation (e.g. highlighting potential cost overruns or savings opportunities) and proposing mitigation actions.
• Review and validate cost estimates provided by contractors and suppliers.
• Seek to identify and achieve cost efficiencies and revenue opportunities. Perform the process of reviewing, approving and rejecting requisition orders, analysing purchasing requests, verifying costs allocation.
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly meeting reports and analysis.
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About You

• Bachelor degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in cost control or financial management
• Extensive experience in managing large mining projects
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities. 
  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

What Thiess Can Do for You

• A competitive salary 
• Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development
• Salary sacrifice options 
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.
• Permanent full-time position

About Us

We partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 90 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. 

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We believe diverse experiences and perspectives not only make us more innovative, productive and engaged, but are crucial to our success.

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How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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