Principal Cost Specialist

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

As a Principal Cost Specialist at Worley, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating cost control efforts across large-scale, technically complex projects in the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. You will play a key role in ensuring the financial health of projects through the development of robust cost management systems, clear reporting practices, and strategic analysis. Your work directly supports Worley's purpose of delivering a more sustainable world by driving cost visibility, accountability, and informed decision-making throughout the full project lifecycle.

• Lead cost control efforts across major projects, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of cost data and reporting.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to align cost control processes with overall project and organizational goals.

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses that support proactive project planning and financial accountability.

• Prepare and present detailed cost performance reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders and clients, highlighting risks, opportunities, and trends.

• Drive cost integration with planning, scheduling, procurement, and accounting systems, supporting a data-driven approach to project delivery.

• Review and validate field-reported cost data through regular interaction with project sites to ensure reporting accuracy and completeness.

• Monitor scope changes, contract adjustments, and trends that impact overall project costs and ensure all changes are captured and communicated.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to cost team members and contribute to staff development through knowledge sharing and coaching.

• Recommend and support improvements to cost control systems, tools, and processes, in alignment with Worley's digital transformation and sustainability objectives.

• Contribute to sustainability reporting by tracking and identifying cost elements tied to environmental and social performance goals.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, finance, construction management, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• Extensive experience in cost control and financial analysis on complex capital projects within the energy, chemicals, or resources sectors.

• Strong technical proficiency in cost management tools and systems such as EcoSys, SAP, or equivalent, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize usage.

• Proven ability to analyze cost trends, identify variances, and develop actionable recommendations to support project success.

• Skilled in presenting financial and project performance data in a clear and concise manner to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Deep understanding of cost control integration with scheduling, procurement, and contract management processes.

• Effective communicator and collaborator with a strong ability to work across diverse teams and engage with clients and leadership.

• Experience in mentoring or supervising junior cost personnel, with a commitment to fostering a learning-focused team environment.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and alignment of cost practices with organizational sustainability targets.

• Strong business acumen and sound judgment in decision-making, with the ability to operate independently and proactively.

Moving forward together

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.