Principal Project Controller

Mott MacDonald is a dynamic and innovative engineering, management and development consultancy working with high profile clients across Australia and globally. We're the driving force behind some of Australia's most iconic infrastructural ventures that are transforming the way we live, work, and play. Following robust growth in the WA market and with a strong pipeline of current projects and upcoming opportunities, we are looking to continue the growth of our projects and commercial team.    

At Mott MacDonald, every project is an opportunity to improve lives. As a Principal Project Controller, you will play a vital role in delivering purpose-driven PMO and Controls services across transformative infrastructure and built environment programmes, both locally and globally.

The Opportunity
Our Project Strategy & Delivery team in Perth is looking for an experienced Principal Project Controller to support the delivery of our committed work, and growing pipeline of prospects for government and institutional clients. 

The role will focus on supporting Mott MacDonald and partner teams on design and construction delivery in our fastest growing sectors of Aviation, Defence, Resources, and Energy. The role may also extend to the buildings and transportation sectors. You will be joining a diverse national team of project delivery consultants who work alongside our design teams.  They are passionate about what they do, with a proven track record guiding our clients, and leading delivery of our most critical projects.  

You’ll make this role a success if you thrive in a collaborative, inclusive, and values-led environment. You will bring analytical excellence, strategic foresight, and a passion for making a meaningful impact.

You will be pivotal in both the successful delivery of our commitments on time and on budget but also in advising clients in establishing their own project controls functions. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Scoping and establishing fit for purpose project controls processes and frameworks to support on time and on budget commercial outcomes of our services engagements
• Mentoring and developing project controls skills within and beyond your team
• Performing complex project controls analysis and reporting on our high-profile engagements in collaboration with the project management and technical teams
• Optimising processes by utilising and expanding digital tools (including in-house and vendor supported solutions) and interfacing with our international colleagues
• Collaborating with our Program Management team to help clients develop and deliver their programs on time and on budget

 
About You
As a senior member of the team, you will have focused on project controls in the engineering and infrastructure sector for your clients and your team by:

• Establishing an inclusive leadership style with a track record of developing others
• Holding relevant tertiary qualifications or significant professional experience in engineering, project management or accounting
• Using tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Excel and the Power Platform to integrate and gain insights from disparate and obscure data
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to develop requirements for reporting solutions including with considering for in-house and vendor supported options when appropriate
• Integrating and administering MS Project and Primavera P6 programs to undertake Earned Value Management
• Honing your commercial skills and understanding of relevant consulting and construction delivery models to fit the right project controls solution

Why Join Us
At Mott MacDonald, we celebrate achievements, foster growth, and champion diversity. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.

• Opportunities for continuous learning and development
• A culture that prioritises mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing
• A diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve
• Purpose-driven work that contributes to a better society 

Ready to Make an Impact?
Join us in shaping a better future. Apply today and become part of a team that is not just building infrastructure but building a legacy.

Culture & Benefits 

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities. 

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience: 

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly 
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance 
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more 
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development 

You’ve got this! 

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!