On‑Site Cost Support Specialist

Balfour Beatty plc; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working up to 40% remote

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension & share incentive plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an Assistant Cost Supervisor in Sheffield to provide on-site financial and administrative support for project teams. You will contribute to cost reporting, PO queries, GRN processing, and supplier engagement to ensure timely, accurate project delivery.

Applicants should have experience in site administration and cost control within construction, plus strong stakeholder communication and an eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Site Administrator, Project Support, Cost Administrator or similar role within the construction or engineering sector.
• A proven ability to produce and report on project costs accurately and efficiently.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• The ability to apply and comply with Balfour Beatty's site support processes, policies and procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and query resolution.
• Working knowledge of Oracle, or a similar ERP/cost management system, would be advantageous.
• An understanding of construction or engineering working rule agreements would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate monthly project cost reports and maintaining effective control of project expenditure.
• Reviewing and managing team SharePoint records, including archiving documentation and processing supplier receipts.
• Investigating and resolving purchase order queries in collaboration with Procurement teams, site teams, and suppliers.
• Processing Goods Received Notes (GRNs), including bulk uploads, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and on time.
• Managing invoice queries on a daily basis and working proactively to achieve timely resolution.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers, supporting the retrieval of Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation, resolving queries, and providing excellent supplier engagement.
• Ensuring all financial transactions are processed promptly and accurately to support project reporting requirements.
• Applying site support processes consistently across all projects, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrating and championing the Balfour Beatty Values in all aspects of your work.
• Maintaining a relentless focus on Zero Harm, promoting a safe and healthy working environment for all.

Skills

Site administration

Project costing

Financial support

Stakeholder management

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an Assistant Cost Supervisor in Sheffield to provide on-site financial and administrative support for project teams. You will contribute to cost reporting, PO queries, GRN processing, and supplier engagement to ensure timely, accurate project delivery.

Applicants should have experience in site administration and cost control within construction, plus strong stakeholder communication and an eye for detail.