Cost Clerk Administrator

Elvet Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Cost Clerk Administrator for a global contractor in the Leeds division. The ideal candidate will monitor project costs, maintain detailed records, and support various teams. Responsibilities include auditing subcontractor documents and managing site documentation. This permanent position offers a salary range of £30,000 to £35,000, with 27 days of annual leave and the possibility of hybrid working.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Hybrid working opportunity

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in IT, particularly spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project costs, ensuring accurate records.
• Maintain detailed records of completed work.
• Audit subcontractor documentation for accuracy.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving abilities

Commercial awareness

Education

Relevant higher education qualification

Job description

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 organisational 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.