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 projectsor5 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: Emily.atkins@carringtonwest.com or 07513 856580.
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