Costing Assistant
Location: Feltham, Greater London
Rate: £250 - £300 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: 12-Month Temporary Contract
Hours: 45 Hours per Week
We are currently seeking an experienced Costing Assistant to support a busy project delivery team based in Feltham.
This role is responsible for ensuring that all site-related costs are accurately captured, recorded, and allocated within company systems. Working closely with Site Managers, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Commercial Teams, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate project cost information and supporting the smooth operation of project controls processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all site costs.
* Chase, receive, and process allocation sheets from Site Managers and Project Managers.
* Allocate labour, vehicles, plant, materials, and subcontractor costs against the correct project numbers.
* Receive and manage delivery notes and site tickets, ensuring costs are correctly allocated against purchase orders and project codes.
* Process cost information within CPA, Oracle, and other project management systems.
* Prepare weekly timecards and payroll information for weekly-paid personnel.
* Ensure allocation sheets, delivery notes, and other project documentation are uploaded and maintained within SharePoint.
* Liaise with Quantity Surveyors and site teams to resolve cost queries and discrepancies.
* Support commercial teams by ensuring project cost records remain accurate and complete.
* Assist in maintaining auditable records and supporting project reporting requirements.
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience as a Costing Assistant, Commercial Administrator, Cost Administrator, Project Cost Coordinator, or in a similar role.
* Experience working within construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities, rail, aviation, highways, water, energy, or telecommunications projects.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling cost information.
* Good understanding of labour, plant, material, and subcontractor cost allocation processes.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
* Experience using Oracle, CPA, SAP, COINS, or similar costing/project management systems.
* Experience using SharePoint or similar document management systems.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
Desirable
* Experience supporting Quantity Surveyors or commercial teams.
* Previous experience on major infrastructure or construction projects.
* Knowledge of project cost management processes and project controls.
* Experience working within a fast-paced site environment.