Cost Control Lead

The Project

The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, will deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, forming a continuous 78 km, non-stop, traffic light-free motorway, and contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

The T2D Project involves constructing two separate tunnels – the Southern Tunnels and the Northern Tunnels connected by an open motorway, with a combined total distance of 10.5km, open to traffic in 2031.  The T2D project comprises the tunnels, surface works including road and bridge construction in addition to services buildings and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The T2D Alliance is committed to providing opportunities for local people, Aboriginal workers, apprentices, trainees and job seekers who are long-term unemployed and offers people an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project.

The Role

As Cost Control Lead, you will be a key driver of the project’s financial success, playing a pivotal role in managing costs, forecasting performance, and delivering high-quality financial reporting. You will work in close partnership with commercial, delivery, and project controls teams to provide clear, timely, and accurate insights that support informed decision-making at every level.

Through strong financial governance, proactive risk management, and detailed cost analysis, you will help safeguard project outcomes and maximise value. Your expertise will enable the project leadership team to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and maintain cost certainty across all stages of delivery.

This is a high-impact role offering genuine influence, visibility, and the opportunity to contribute to one of South Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project cost control, forecasting, and reporting activities
• Develop and maintain project budgets and cost management systems
• Monitor cost performance and identify risks and opportunities
• Prepare monthly cost reports, cashflow forecasts, and variance analysis
• Support change management, claims, and commercial processes
• Partner with project and construction teams to drive cost efficiency
• Ensure compliance with contractual and governance requirements

About You

• Proven experience in cost control on major infrastructure or construction projects
• Strong background in project controls, commercial, or finance functions
• High level of analytical, reporting, and forecasting capability
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proficient in cost management systems and reporting tools
• Relevant qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or similar (desirable)

We Offer

Your success is our success, and as an Alliance, we are committed to being an employer of choice in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued as crucial to our long-term success.

We are invested in your future with us and prioritise providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.