Job Description
Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Cost Clerk or Commercial Administrator for a global water & civil engineer contractor, to work within their Leeds division.
This is a perfect opportunity for an experienced Cost Clerk who would be looking to progress within a forward thinking company.
Main duties will include, but not limited to:
- Monitor and control project costs, ensuring accurate and up-to-date site cost records while assisting the project team with cost forecasting.
- Maintain detailed records of completed work, including cost documentation and daily logs.
- Collect and submit timesheets promptly to ensure accurate payroll processing.
- Upload all site documentation—such as notices, timesheets, and delivery notes—to the online project portal via SharePoint.
- Audit subcontractor documentation, including timesheets, applications, and invoices, to ensure accuracy.
- Support management and commercial teams with project-related tasks as needed.
- Conduct commercial analysis and reporting as directed by management.
Skills and experience:
- A relevant higher education qualification (preferred but not essential).
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage their own workload.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency in IT, particularly spreadsheets, databases, and the ability to learn bespoke software.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving, numeracy, and analytical abilities.
- Commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach.
- Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to build positive working relationships
Role information:
- Opportunity for Hybrid working, if necessary.
- Annual leave: 27 days + Bank Holidays
- Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00
- £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
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Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail.