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 65,000 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.
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.

Job Description

Build your cost control career on New Zealand’s largest public private partnership and help deliver the Northland Corridor motorway with ACCIONA.

Benefits

• Work on New Zealand’s largest public private partnership project
• Build cost, schedule, risk and procurement skills in one role
• Access ACCIONA mentoring and professional development support

Project Information

Join ACCIONA and be part of a team delivering one of New Zealand's most significant transport infrastructure projects. The Northland Corridor Warkworth to Te Hana - Ara Tūhono project will enhance connectivity, improve safety and support regional growth, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

About the Opportunity

Join the project controls team on the Northland Corridor, reporting to the Engineering Manager. You will track cost, schedule and risk on a major motorway build and turn site data into clear monthly reports. You will work with commercial, finance and delivery teams, and support procurement, variations and change control. The role gives you a broad view of how a large project controls its budget across each design gate. You will build practical skills across cost, schedule, risk and change on a nationally significant project.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Track project cost against budget and prepare monthly cost reports
• Review accruals and vendor valuations to support accurate progress claims
• Support monthly forecasts and analyse key cost variances
• Develop project schedules and track milestones, dependencies and critical path
• Assess project risks and opportunities, and report on their status monthly
• Assess variations and change requests for scope, schedule and cost impact

Required Skills and Competencies

• Degree in quantity surveying, construction or engineering
• Cost planning, estimating or quantity surveying on major projects
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and cost management software skills
• Clear communication with delivery, commercial and finance teams
• Preferred: membership of NZIQS, RICS, AIQS or equivalent

Why work for us?

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

Applicants must be a New Zealand Resident/Citizen or hold appropriate work rights to work in New Zealand.