Cost Engineer Rail

Carrington West; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading light rail contractor in Wednesbury is seeking a Cost Engineer to monitor and control project costs. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of cost engineering experience, strong analytical skills, and a degree in a relevant discipline. This role involves collaborating with various teams and ensuring smooth financial administration throughout projects. Competitive salary of £30,000 – £34,000 per annum offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in cost engineering or 5 years' experience as a Cost Clerk.
• Strong background managing costs in construction project environments.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and forecast project costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and present cost reports and variance analysis.
• Track and analyse costs related to depot operations and subcontractor packages.

Skills

Cost Control

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Copernic

JADE

LISA

Job description

Are you a Cost Engineer with experience working for main contractors on construction projects?

Do you have Cost Control experience in labour, plant, or materials?

Salary:£30,000 – £34,000 per annum
Location:Wednesbury, on site 5 days per week

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading light rail contractor as part of their Urban/MMA division, supporting a major depot operation. You’ll play a key role in cost control, payment processing and commercial support, ensuring smooth financial administration across a high-performing delivery team. This is a varied, hands‑on role where you’ll collaborate with commercial, delivery and finance colleagues, contribute to project performance and gain exposure across major civils and rail infrastructure. It’s a brilliant environment for progression, learning and developing deeper commercial expertise.

About You:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a cost engineering role on major projectsor5 years' experience as a Cost Clerk in the rail, engineering, or construction sectors
• Strong background in construction project environments, with experience managing costs across depot, plant, labour, materials, and subcontractor elements
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or similar)
• Ideally a member of ACostE or another recognised professional body
• Familiarity with project cost control systems such as Copernic, JADE, or LISA
• Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, control, and forecast project costs throughout the project lifecycle
• Support in the preparation and presentation of cost reports and variance analysis
• Ensure costs are recorded and managed in line with approved budgets
• Work collaboratively with the wider project team, including planners, engineers, and commercial colleagues
• Track and analyse costs related to depot operations, plant, materials, and subcontractor packages
• Identify and analyse trends, risks, and opportunities within the project cost framework
• Assist in the preparation of change control documentation and cost impact assessments

Interested? Get in touch with Emily today: [e-mail] or 07513 856580.