Cost Engineer — Drive Commercial Success

Kaeferltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

KAEFER UK & Ireland in Middlesbrough is seeking a Cost Engineer to provide day-to-day commercial support across listed contracts. You will produce applications for payment, manage CVRs/ELF/EVM reports, and liaise with Supervisors and Contract Managers to uphold commercial accuracy.

The role requires a Quantity Surveying degree, prior commercial experience, and strong Excel skills. Due for a permanent appointment, on-site work with potential for project-based site meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
• Previous Commercial experience at a minimum Assistant/Administrator level.
• Industrial Scaffold, Insulation & Painting experience in a Petrochem / Power Generation environment.
• Knowledge of commercial controls and reporting and budgeting and contracts costing.
• Knowledge of Contract and Construction law and legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to achieving deadlines.
• Good communication skills both oral and written and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Operational team to maximise project commercial potential and attend site meetings as needed.
• Update associated commercial reports and ensure knock-on effects are reported through correct channels.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Manager to interface with other departments and the customer.
• Produce and submit monthly applications for payments with all required substantiation on schedule.
• Generate robust, timely commercial reports including CVRs, ELF and EVM.
• Agree monthly AFPs with the customer and raise invoices promptly to reduce WIP and debt.
• Support recovery of contract costs and identify variations, delays and claims.
• Assist with subcontractor management from procurement to final account and contract administration.

Skills

Commercial experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

KAEFER UK & Ireland in Middlesbrough is seeking a Cost Engineer to provide day-to-day commercial support across listed contracts. You will produce applications for payment, manage CVRs/ELF/EVM reports, and liaise with Supervisors and Contract Managers to uphold commercial accuracy.

The role requires a Quantity Surveying degree, prior commercial experience, and strong Excel skills. Due for a permanent appointment, on-site work with potential for project-based site meetings.