Job Title: Cost Engineer Location: BirminghamContract Type: Permanent, Full TimeSalary: Up to £34,000 per annum (depending on experience) The Role An established organisation operating within the rail and infrastructure sector is seeking a Cost Engineer to support project teams across commercial, delivery, and finance functions. The role plays a key part in ensuring accurate cost control, timely supplier payments, and effective financial reporting across major projects. You will work closely with Quantity Surveyors, project teams, and finance colleagues to manage cost data, resolve account queries, and maintain robust controls over labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor costs. Key Responsibilities Assist with cost control activities across labour, plant, and materials, including tracking orders and reconciling costs against budgetEnsure timely processing of GRNs and PODs, maintaining DPO targets within business requirementsProactively resolve invoice, POD, and account queries with suppliers, delivery teams, and financeCollate, reconcile, and report accurate cost data from site records, time sheets, allocation sheets, and delivery documentationLiaise with Construction Managers and Supervisors to ensure site records are completed accurately and retrieved as requiredMaintain and review labour, plant, and material trackers, ensuring accuracy and balanced workloadsVerify hours, quantities, and rates with subcontractors and suppliersOrganise, reconcile, and archive financial and commercial data in both digital and hard copy formatsParticipate in weekly planned vs actual reporting and project review meetingsSupport the commercial team with cost reports, audits, subcontractor applications, payment notices, and system GRNsReview purchase order utilisation and flag orders approaching or exceeding 100% usageWork closely with finance and project teams to ensure compliance with internal processes, escalating non-conformance where requiredActively participate in project management meetings and support delivery managers on commercial performance matters Essential Experience & Skills Experience working in a finance or commercial role within the engineering or construction sectorHands-on experience supporting large civil or infrastructure projectsStrong understanding of cost and budget administrationExperience with financial and commercial reportingWorking knowledge of finance systemsProficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and OutlookWorking knowledge of Power BIHighly organised, detail-oriented, and proactiveFull UK driving licence Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Cost Engineer on major projects, orMinimum of 5 years' experience as a Cost Clerk within a similar industry Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ACostE, AACEI, ICEC)Degree qualification in Finance, Construction, Mathematics, Business, or a related fieldExperience using cost control systems such as Copernic, Jade, or LISA Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.