Are you a Cost Engineer with experience working for main contractors on construction projects?
Do you have Cost Control experience in labour, plant, or materials?
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per annum
Location: Wednesbury, on site 5 days per week
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading light rail contractor as part of their Urban/MMA division, supporting a major depot operation. You’ll play a key role in cost control, payment processing and commercial support, ensuring smooth financial administration across a high-performing delivery team. This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll collaborate with commercial, delivery and finance colleagues, contribute to project performance and gain exposure across major civils and rail infrastructure. It’s a brilliant environment for progression, learning and developing deeper commercial expertise.
About You:
A minimum of 2 years' experience in a cost engineering role on major projects or 5 years' experience as a Cost Clerk in the rail, engineering, or construction sectors
Strong background in construction project environments, with experience managing costs across depot, plant, labour, materials, and subcontractor elements
Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or similar)
Ideally a member of ACostE or another recognised professional body
Familiarity with project cost control systems such as Copernic, JADE, or LISA
Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical skills
Confident communicator with the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor, control, and forecast project costs throughout the project lifecycle
Support in the preparation and presentation of cost reports and variance analysis
Ensure costs are recorded and managed in line with approved budgets
Work collaboratively with the wider project team, including planners, engineers, and commercial colleagues
Track and analyse costs related to depot operations, plant, materials, and subcontractor packages
Identify and analyse trends, risks, and opportunities within the project cost framework
Assist in the preparation of change control documentation and cost impact assessments
Interested? Get in touch with Emily today: or (phone number removed)