Senior Costing Clerk

Our client, a well-established and highly successful civils and infrastructure contractor delivering major projects across the Highland is seeking an experienced Senior Costing Clerk to play a key role in project cost control and commercial reporting.

This is a senior office position, offering long-term stability, autonomy, and the opportunity to work on significant infrastructure schemes.

As Senior Costing Clerk, you will take ownership of site costing activities, working closely with Project Managers and the commercial team to ensure accurate, timely, and well-controlled cost reporting.

Your responsibilities will include:

Full responsibility for site cost capture, including labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors
Reviewing, checking, and processing timesheets, invoices, delivery tickets, and hire records
Producing and maintaining cost reports, trackers, and supporting commercial reviews
Ensuring costs are allocated correctly to the relevant projects and cost codes
Liaising with site teams, suppliers, and head office to resolve discrepancies
Supporting month-end and period close processes
Providing guidance and support to junior costing or administrative staff where required
Helping to improve and maintain cost control processes and systems on site About you

You’ll be a strong fit if you have:

Proven experience as a Costing Clerk / Senior Costing Clerk within civils, construction, or infrastructure
A solid understanding of site-based cost control and commercial processes
Strong Excel skills and experience working with internal costing or ERP systems
Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, organised approach
Confidence working with site management and commercial teams
The ability to work independently and take ownership of your area

What’s on offer
Long-term, secure role with a reputable national contractor
Involvement in major civils and infrastructure projects
Competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of seniority
Supportive working environment with scope to develop further within the commercial function
Continued work across the Highlands Interested?
If you’re an experienced Costing Clerk looking to step into a senior role with greater responsibility and stability, we’d be keen to speak with you.

📩 Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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