Cost Engineer

Location: Great Barr

Cost Engineer
Salary: £32,000–£34,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours:

40 per week – Monday to Friday – Fully Office-based

Location:

West Midlands
Company pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Digital GP access
Death in Service – 4 x annual salary
26 days annual leave + bank holidays
Health Care contributions

Overview
  
We are seeking an organised and detail-driven Cost Engineer to support the Commercial, Delivery, and Finance teams for a major infrastructure contractor.
  
In this role, you will play a key part in managing project costs, ensuring timely payment of materials, labour, plant, and subcontractor works, supporting project teams with accurate financial data, and maintaining Days Payment Outstanding (DPO) in line with business requirements.
  
This role is ideal for candidates with experience in engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects, who can combine technical project knowledge with commercial acumen, working collaboratively with office-based teams.

Key Responsibilities
  
Cost Control & Administration
 
Support the cost control of labour, plant, and materials, working alongside QS/SQS teams.
Track orders and regularly reconcile costs against project budgets.
Process GRNs and PODs promptly, ensuring accurate approvals for payment cycles.
Maintain DPO targets by ensuring timely and accurate payment processes.
Collate, reconcile, and report cost data from records.  Supplier, Subcontractor & Finance Liaison
 
Resolve POD/invoice queries with suppliers, delivery teams, and finance departments.
Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to verify hours, quantities, and rates.
Ensure financial processes are followed and escalate non-conformance where necessary.
Act as a commercial interface for suppliers and subcontractors.  Data, Reporting & Documentation
 
Maintain and update labour, plant, and material trackers and schedules.
Support weekly planned vs actual resource usage reporting.
Organise and archive commercial documentation (digital and hard copy).
Assist with cost reports, audit preparation, payment notices, and subcontractor evaluations.  Safety, Ethics & Integrity
 
Comply with company safety standards and business conduct guidelines.
Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, and respect across all teams.  Essential Experience & Skills
 
Experience as a Cost Engineer, Cost Clerk, or Commercial Engineer within engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.
Hands-on experience working for contractors on civils, rail, or major infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of finance systems and cost administration.
Experience producing financial and commercial reports.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook) and working knowledge of Power

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Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to prioritise effectively.  Qualifications
 
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Cost Engineer / CE on major projects or 5 years’ experience in a commercial/cost role in a similar industry.  Desirable:
 
Membership of Acoste / AACEI / ICEC or similar body
Degree in Finance, Construction, Mathematics, Business, or related field
Knowledge of Copernic, Jade, Lisa, or similar cost control systems    

To apply for this role, send your CV through the link below and we will call you to discuss your experience, transferable skills, and your availability for interview. #ENG1 #NICOLA