Cost Clerk Administrator

CV-Library • Other • 1d ago

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Cost Clerk 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