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Commercial Administrator/ Cost Engineer

Ganymede Solutions
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ

Salary

£32,000 - £34,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This role is for a Cost Engineer / Commercial Administrator with a Tier 1 rail contractor based in Wednesbury, focusing on major UK rail projects.
  • The position requires experience as a Cost Engineer, Cost Clerk, or Commercial Administrator, ideally within rail, civils, or infrastructure, with strong Excel skills being essential.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £32,000 to £34,000, depending on experience, and the role involves a 40-hour work week from Monday to Friday.
  • Key responsibilities include supporting cost control, managing purchase orders and invoices, and collaborating with site teams and suppliers.
  • The company offers a range of benefits including 26 days of holiday, a 6% employer pension contribution, and opportunities for career progression.
Cost Engineer / Commercial Administrator

Tier 1 Rail Contractor | Major Rail Infrastructure

Wednesbury | Mon–Fri | Site / Office Based

The Role

An opportunity to join a growing Tier 1 rail contractor on major UK rail projects.

This is a commercial support role, supporting QS, Delivery and Finance teams to keep labour, plant, materials and subcontract costs controlled, accurate and paid on time. It’s hands-on, close to delivery and offers clear progression into QS / senior commercial roles.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Supporting QS / SQS with cost control on live projects

  • Managing POs, GRNs, PODs and invoice queries

  • Tracking actual vs budget, accruals and commitments

  • Working with site teams to close out missing records

  • Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors

  • Supporting weekly commercial reporting and reviews

What We’re Looking For
  • Experience as a Cost Engineer, Cost Clerk or Commercial Administrator

  • Background in rail, civils or infrastructure (ideally)

  • Strong Excel skills (Power BI a bonus)

  • Organised, detail-driven and commercially aware

Package
  • £32k – £34k salary (DOE)

  • 40 hours, Mon–Fri

  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays (buy more if needed)

  • 6% employer pension contribution

  • Health Cash Plan (incl. dependents)

  • Aviva Digital GP

  • 4x salary life cover

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • EAP, flu jab & eye care vouchers

Why Join?
  • Tier 1 rail contractor with secured long-term work

  • Growing business with real career progression

  • Strong commercial team and proper development support

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

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