At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain accurate project cost records and support the commercial team.
- Company: Join a leading company in construction and infrastructure.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience and work on major projects.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a well-established business.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced environment with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in cost administration and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are currently seeking an organised and detail-focused Cost Administrator to join our commercial team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in construction, civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure projects who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate project and cost records.
Working closely with Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, and Site Teams, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial function by ensuring project costs are accurately allocated, recorded, and monitored throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project cost records.
- Process and allocate labour, plant, vehicle, material, and subcontractor costs to the correct project codes.
- Chase and receive allocation sheets from Site and Project Managers.
- Manage delivery notes received from site and ensure costs are allocated correctly within company systems.
- Prepare weekly timecards for weekly paid employees.
- Upload and maintain project documentation, including allocation sheets and delivery notes, within SharePoint.
- Support the commercial team with project cost reporting and administration.
- Liaise with Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, and Site Teams to resolve cost queries and discrepancies.
- Ensure commercial records are maintained accurately within CPA, Oracle, and other internal systems.
- Assist in maintaining effective document control and project compliance processes.
We're looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple tasks and priorities.
Essential Qualifications- Previous experience in a Cost Administrator, Commercial Administrator, Project Administrator, or similar role.
- Experience working within construction, civil engineering, utilities, infrastructure, or engineering environments.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience working with cost management, ERP, or project management systems.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with both site and office-based teams.
- Experience using Oracle, CPA, or similar cost management systems.
- Experience using SharePoint.
- Understanding of commercial and project cost management processes.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced commercial team.
- Exposure to major construction and infrastructure projects.
- Valuable experience within a well-established business.
- Fixed-term contract with an immediate impact on key project delivery activities.
Cost Administrator employer: Mane Contract Services
Join our dynamic commercial team as a Cost Administrator, where you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values accuracy and attention to detail. With exposure to major construction and infrastructure projects, this role offers valuable experience and the chance to collaborate closely with skilled professionals, ensuring your growth and development within a well-established business. Enjoy the benefits of working in a fast-paced setting that prioritises teamwork and effective communication, making it an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
