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Engineering - Architecture
Cost Engineer - EVA Copper
Engineering - Architecture
#46640
Remote / WFH
Thiess
Job Description
Job ID
932263
Job Type
Maximum Term > 12 months
Location
Australia - Mt Isa, QLD
Categories
Commercial / Project Finance / Bid Work
Applications close
30 Jun 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Working in a strategic Alliance with Thiess and Harmony, you will form part of a collaborative team, driven by shared objectives and values to deliver operational excellence at the Eva Copper Mine Project.
The Alliance will set new benchmarks for safe, sustainable and efficient copper development, supported by commitments to local employment and procurement, new-to-industry and Indigenous workforce development and meaningful engagement in the local community.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of defining, building and operating a major mining operation.
The Eva Copper Mine Project is located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People in North West Queensland, approximately 75 km north-west of Cloncurry and about 95 km north-east of Mount Isa.
The Project is an iron-oxide copper-gold resource featuring multiple open pits and is poised to become the largest greenfield copper mine in Queensland.
Learn more about the Eva Copper Mine Project.
Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.
While this role forms part of the Eva Copper Alliance, employment will be ongoing with Thiess, with recruitment and employment managed by Thiess.
The opportunity:
Roster: 14 Days on, 7 Days off Location: Eva Copper, Queensland Employment Type: Max Term Contract through to October 2027
Thiess is seeking a Cost Engineer to join our high-performing team at the Eva Copper Mine Project in the Cloncurry region of Queensland, Australia.
This is a hands-on role supporting the project controls team with cost management, reporting, and change control in a fast-paced construction environment.
Working an 14/7 your duties will include:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date cost records, ensuring reports are delivered on time and aligned with project controls processes
Support the preparation, monitoring, and control of project budgets, estimates, and total expenditure
Verify and process invoices, claims, and expenditures to ensure accurate cost capture and forecasting
Contribute to month-end processes including accruals, journals, and cost recovery
Provide detailed cost analysis and inputs for internal and external reporting
Assist with presentation materials and management reporting requirements
Analyse cost risks, variances, and trends, providing timely insights and recommendations
Support change management processes, including issuing Site Instructions and maintaining registers
Prepare supporting documentation for project change notices
Contribute to change management reporting with clear analysis and commentary
Work closely with finance, planning, contracts, and estimating teams to ensure alignment on cost impacts
Facilitate change review meetings and ensure systems are updated accordingly
Monitor and report cost-related risks across the project lifecycle
About you
Formal qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
3–5 years’ experience in project cost control within mining, oil & gas, infrastructure, or civil environments
Previous site-based construction experience
Experience developing and working with project controls and cost control procedures
Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems
Confident communicator who can build effective working relationships
Comfortable working to strict deadlines and reporting cycles
Advanced Excel skills, including VBA
Experience with JDE, Primavera P6, and Prism
Working knowledge of Australian Standard contracts
Exposure to Power BI for reporting and data visualisation
What Thiess can do for you
At Thiess, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive — safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.
Help to build on your career, offering diverse opportunities to expand your skill set
2:1 Roster (2 weeks on, 1 week off)
Will be required to stay in camp whilst on roster - (DIDO or FIFO)
FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville (with other locations considered)- Thiess paid flights
Thiess’s commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern autonomous mine
932263
Job Type
Maximum Term > 12 months
Location
Australia - Mt Isa, QLD
Categories
Commercial / Project Finance / Bid Work
Applications close
30 Jun 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Working in a strategic Alliance with Thiess and Harmony, you will form part of a collaborative team, driven by shared objectives and values to deliver operational excellence at the Eva Copper Mine Project.
The Alliance will set new benchmarks for safe, sustainable and efficient copper development, supported by commitments to local employment and procurement, new-to-industry and Indigenous workforce development and meaningful engagement in the local community.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of defining, building and operating a major mining operation.
The Eva Copper Mine Project is located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People in North West Queensland, approximately 75 km north-west of Cloncurry and about 95 km north-east of Mount Isa.
The Project is an iron-oxide copper-gold resource featuring multiple open pits and is poised to become the largest greenfield copper mine in Queensland.
Learn more about the Eva Copper Mine Project.
Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.
While this role forms part of the Eva Copper Alliance, employment will be ongoing with Thiess, with recruitment and employment managed by Thiess.
The opportunity:
Roster: 14 Days on, 7 Days off Location: Eva Copper, Queensland Employment Type: Max Term Contract through to October 2027
Thiess is seeking a Cost Engineer to join our high-performing team at the Eva Copper Mine Project in the Cloncurry region of Queensland, Australia.
This is a hands-on role supporting the project controls team with cost management, reporting, and change control in a fast-paced construction environment.
Working an 14/7 your duties will include:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date cost records, ensuring reports are delivered on time and aligned with project controls processes
Support the preparation, monitoring, and control of project budgets, estimates, and total expenditure
Verify and process invoices, claims, and expenditures to ensure accurate cost capture and forecasting
Contribute to month-end processes including accruals, journals, and cost recovery
Provide detailed cost analysis and inputs for internal and external reporting
Assist with presentation materials and management reporting requirements
Analyse cost risks, variances, and trends, providing timely insights and recommendations
Support change management processes, including issuing Site Instructions and maintaining registers
Prepare supporting documentation for project change notices
Contribute to change management reporting with clear analysis and commentary
Work closely with finance, planning, contracts, and estimating teams to ensure alignment on cost impacts
Facilitate change review meetings and ensure systems are updated accordingly
Monitor and report cost-related risks across the project lifecycle
About you
Formal qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
3–5 years’ experience in project cost control within mining, oil & gas, infrastructure, or civil environments
Previous site-based construction experience
Experience developing and working with project controls and cost control procedures
Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems
Confident communicator who can build effective working relationships
Comfortable working to strict deadlines and reporting cycles
Advanced Excel skills, including VBA
Experience with JDE, Primavera P6, and Prism
Working knowledge of Australian Standard contracts
Exposure to Power BI for reporting and data visualisation
What Thiess can do for you
At Thiess, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive — safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.
Help to build on your career, offering diverse opportunities to expand your skill set
2:1 Roster (2 weeks on, 1 week off)
Will be required to stay in camp whilst on roster - (DIDO or FIFO)
FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville (with other locations considered)- Thiess paid flights
Thiess’s commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern autonomous mine
