At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage cost tracking and reporting for a high-profile infrastructure project.
- Company: Join a leading infrastructure programme with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rate, hybrid work model, and potential contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity for genuine influence and ownership in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on financial control and project success from day one.
- Qualifications: Experience in cost estimation and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 59576 - 70089 £ per year.
Location: Warwick (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week)
Pay Rate: £450 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 6-month contract (potential extension)
The Opportunity
We're supporting a major infrastructure programme seeking a Cost Estimator to play a key role in improving cost visibility and financial control across a complex, high-profile project. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact role, working alongside project, commercial, and finance teams to bring structure, clarity, and confidence to project spend. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and thrive on bringing order to complexity, this role offers genuine influence and ownership from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage cost tracking, validation, and reporting across the project
- Support the monthly reporting cycle, including actuals and forward forecasting
- Produce accurate cost forecasts and monitor variances against budget
- Work closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors (QS), and Finance teams
- Ensure consistent and accurate flow of financial information between teams
- Support cost allocation and analysis across project workstreams
- Help establish and improve cost control processes and reporting structures
Cost Estimator employer: Pontoon
Join a forward-thinking organisation in Warwick that values collaboration and innovation, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions as a Cost Estimator will directly impact a major infrastructure programme. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work alongside experienced project, commercial, and finance teams, ensuring your role is both meaningful and rewarding. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing for a balanced work-life integration while being part of a high-profile project that enhances your career trajectory.
