Cost Engineer / Commercial Administrator
Tier 1 Rail Contractor | Major Rail Infrastructure
Wednesbury | Mon–Fri | Site / Office Based
The Role
An opportunity to join a growing Tier 1 rail contractor on major UK rail projects.
This is a commercial support role, supporting QS, Delivery and Finance teams to keep labour, plant, materials and subcontract costs controlled, accurate and paid on time. It’s hands-on, close to delivery and offers clear progression into QS / senior commercial roles.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Supporting QS / SQS with cost control on live projects
2. Managing POs, GRNs, PODs and invoice queries
3. Tracking actual vs budget, accruals and commitments
4. Working with site teams to close out missing records
5. Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors
6. Supporting weekly commercial reporting and reviews
What We’re Looking For
7. Experience as a Cost Engineer, Cost Clerk or Commercial Administrator
8. Background in rail, civils or infrastructure (ideally)
9. Strong Excel skills (Power BI a bonus)
10. Organised, detail-driven and commercially aware
Package
11. £32k – £34k salary (DOE)
12. 40 hours, Mon–Fri
13. 26 days holiday + bank holidays (buy more if needed)
14. 6% employer pension contribution
15. Health Cash Plan (incl. dependents)
16. Aviva Digital GP
17. 4x salary life cover
18. Cycle to Work Scheme
19. EAP, flu jab & eye care vouchers
Why Join?
20. Tier 1 rail contractor with secured long-term work
21. Growing business with real career progression
22. Strong commercial team and proper development support
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation