Cost Clerk

The Company

A well-established Contractor in the Rail Industry with over 60 Years' experience, with a project portfolio spanning all corners of the UK. A first-class employer with strong core values, who prioritise their workers wellbeing while maintaining the highest standards of Corporate Government and an impeccable Health & Safety record. They have completed high profile developments with build values in excess of £120m with works spanning across both the private and public sectors. Further to this, their impeccable standards are shown by their wide assortment of awards, ranging from; Network Rail Partnership Awards to Considerate Constructors Bronze Award.

The Project

As an experienced Cost Clerk, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate allocation of cost components to the relevant sections of the project.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following qualifications as a minimum;

* Business, Finance or Construction Qualification

It is also desired that you hold the skills & experience below;

* Great communication skills both verbally & written
* Rail / Construction Industry experience
* Able to use a wide range of IT packages including Microsoft Office
* Great organisational skills

The Role

* Job Title: Cost Clerk
* Job Type: Contract
* Location: Liverpool
* Project: Ensure accurate allocation of cost components
* Reporting to: Project Commercial Team

Duties

* Maintain register of Purchase orders
* Issue purchase orders for Materials and subcontracts from predetermined sequence allocated by head office
* Ensure all Purchase order details communicated to head office buying department for entry into accounts system
* Maintain log of purchase order numbers and file of copy orders.
* Log all delivery tickets
* Log all deliveries to site and complete Weekly returns for Materials, Plant and Labour.
* Log all other cost categories as required for completeness. (e.g., Staff, SC Certificates).
* Use all information to compile monthly Site cost file
* Reconcile with monthly cost file from Head Office
* Cost items invoiced and calculate project accruals by cost category
* Produce reports as required for costs incurred, costed items, uncosted items, credits required etc.
* Arrange cost corrections, cost transfers, deletions as required.
* Assist the Commercial Team when required
* Assist in the buying process - requesting quotes, sourcing supplies etc.
* Spreadsheet analysis as required
* Reception cover as necessary



This is a Freelance position with a competitive Rate on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact Adam Farquharson - Principal Consultant - 075398 507 648