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Assistant cost engineer

Bury
Exyte
Cost engineer
€30,000 a year
Posted: 2 March
Offer description

Exentec Hargreaves is a pioneering UK leader in construction engineering of HVAC and specialist ventilation systems for safety critical facilities. Exentec Hargreaves is proud to be associated with some of the UK’s most prestigious infrastructure projects. For more than 150 years, Exentec Hargreaves has proved our value as the largest and most unique construction engineering business specialising in HVAC in the Energy & Decommissioning, Defence and Transport sectors. With a legacy of technical excellence, we are re‑establishing our leadership as the HVAC authority, delivering value and innovation across nuclear energy, defence, transport, advanced technology and bio‑life science sectors.


The Role

Working within the Commercial Team providing assistance to Quantity Surveyor(s) & Commercial Manager(s) to ensure Projects are delivered on time, within budget and to an exceptional standard.


Responsibilities

* Collating Data from Costing System
* Updating the Cash Forecast
* Update the Important Supplier Payments
* Update internal Payment Schedules
* Assist in the production of Project Spend Profiles
* Assist in the production of internal Package Reports
* Assist in the production of Cost Reports
* Gathering hours from Site Record Sheets
* Assist in the production on Compensation Events
* Manage the Subcontractor Payment Register
* Assist in the production of Subcontractor Payment Certificates
* Ensure that Subcontractor Payments are made on time
* Assist in Producing Applications for Payment
* Compile invoices & timesheets
* Assist in producing Contractual Notices


Knowledge, Skills And Qualifications

* Teamwork
* Detail oriented
* Focused
* Analysing data
* Analytical
* Self-motivated
* Problem solving skills
* Excellent communication skills – able to deal with colleagues and external contacts / visitors and Clients in a confident and professional manner
* Excellent working knowledge of MS Office software suites
* Excellent Excel Skills
* Good literature skills (required for writing contractual notices)


Why Join Exentec Hargreaves?

* Work on landmark UK infrastructure projects
* Be part of a company with 150+ years of engineering excellence
* Gain exposure to complex, safety‑critical environments in energy, defence, and transport
* Benefit from structured learning, mentoring, and professional development
* Join a supportive and collaborative team culture that values innovation and quality


Our Core Competencies

Our five Core Competencies set the foundation for collaboration, learning and development. They will help turn our Vision and Values into action; provide a common language to talk about our skills; and offer a common basis to drive success across our business.

* Grow Talent. Our goal as an organisation is to attract competent people, retain dedicated employees and develop talented colleagues within each operational level to build a future‑ready company.
* Drive Results. To keep and grow our strong market position, we must transform our corporate strategy directly into measurable and sustainable results.
* Take Ownership. We strive to establish an appreciative culture in which all employees feel empowered and take responsibility.
* Embrace Change. To develop products and services that go beyond what is imaginable today. We, as an organisation, must be agile. As individuals we must remain curious.
* Inspire Customers. Creating value for our clients is a key component of our growth strategy. Therefore, client satisfaction should be an important motivator for us individually and collectively.

Exentec Hargreaves is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, race, ethnic origin, disability, marital status or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

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