Costing Administrator Apprentice
Salary
Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry.
Location
Tipton
Our Company
Doocey Group is a family‑run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years’ experience built on strong, Black Country values. We’ve experienced significant growth over the past 10 years which we’ve achieved through consistently delivering high quality work on behalf of our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationship with our clients and subcontractors and despite operating in a very fast-paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of £100m, a significant milestone for the organisation. If you’re looking to join a business that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you’ll feel right at home here.
The Role
The Costings Administrator Apprentice provides support in the preparation, analysis, and management of costings and financial data. The role involves assisting in compiling accurate cost estimations, maintaining financial records, liaising with departments to gather required data, and ensuring compliance with company procedures and policies. This position is designed to offer hands‑on experience and training, contributing to both personal development and the overall efficiency of the costings team.
Responsibilities
* Work towards being first point of contact for all Costings queries from both inside and outside of the company
* Collate and chase, if necessary, any outstanding data from other departments to ensure data is prepared for weekly manager’s meeting
* Notify Directors and HR daily of the Finance teams’ whereabouts
* Working alongside the Costings team, ensure the timely maintenance of the Costings email inbox, responding and actioning accordingly
* Ensure personal coursework is consistently up to date, accurate and you are on track for the course completion date
* Populate costing spreadsheets
* Scan and digitally file weekly Costings and back-up documents
* Attend and take notes during the Costing meeting with supervisors, managers and directors
* Attend and participate in monthly tutor meetings to support with further learning towards successful completion for your apprenticeship
* Completion of any other necessary Costing tasks, as and when required
* Ensure completion of ongoing learning and development, to work towards full Costings Administrator role
Personal Qualities
* Strong attention to detail
* Highly organised
* Good communication skills
* Proactive and self‑motivated
* Willingness to learn
* Punctual and organised
* Reliable
* Positive attitude
Technical Skills & Experience
* Working towards a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Qualifications & Training
* Minimum Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English
Additional Information
Doocey Group values a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement.
By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary.
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