Cost & Project Controls Engineer

12/3/2025

The Cost & Project Controls Engineer will develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost breakdown structures while monitoring actual costs versus forecasts. This role involves preparing cost reports, supporting change management processes, and ensuring compliance with financial systems and reporting standards.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

UGL Regional Linx was established in 2021, after parent company, UGL Limited was selected to deliver operations and maintenance of rail infrastructure for the Country Regional Network (CRN). This network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney with many important regional centres. UGL Regional Linx commenced operations on January 30 2022 and works on behalf of the client, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and will be responsible for managing an important network of assets. As part of its operation, UGL Regional Linx’s scope of work includes: • Network operations • Rail infrastructure maintenance and implementation of a new train control system - UGL’s proprietary system, Sigview. • Asset and property management, and • Safety, access, performance, and environmental management. UGL Regional Linx has made a strong commitment to local and indigenous employment, further strengthening the organisation’s commitment to regional NSW. As part of its operations, UGL Regional Linx established its head office and Network Control Centre in the heart of the Central West, Orange, NSW. The CRN network includes: • 2,386 route kilometres of operational passenger and freight rail lines, including 996 km of branch line track used predominantly for haulage of grain, with lower mass and speed limits than other parts of the network • 3,139 route kilometres of non-operational lines • 27,000 hectares of land and infrastructure • 1,312 level crossings (300 active) • 1,200 property assets (including 356 heritage sites) • 600 rail under bridges and 384 road overbridges The CRN is a crucial piece of infrastructure to regional NSW and UGL Regional Linx is committed to ensure that it delivers for all customers, from rail passengers to farmers and industry.

About the Role

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 baselines.
Ensure compliance with UGL and client financial systems and reporting standards.
Liaise with procurement, engineering, and finance teams to optimize cost efficiency.

About You

Minimum 5 years’ experience in cost engineering or project controls within oil & gas or heavy industry.
Tertiary in Engineering or similar is highly regarded.
Strong 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.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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.

Key Skills

Cost EngineeringProject ControlsFinancial ManagementAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailCost Control ToolsERP SystemsExcelPower BICommunication SkillsStakeholder EngagementChange ManagementBudgetingForecastingCollaborationCompliance