Project Administrator

Damicor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Damicor is seeking an experienced Costing Assistant to join their project delivery team in Feltham, Greater London. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate capture and allocation of site-related costs while collaborating with Site Managers and Quantity Surveyors.

This role offers the opportunity to play a critical role in maintaining project cost information and supporting cost management processes. Candidates should have relevant experience within the construction, engineering, and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Costing Assistant or a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with cost information.
• Experience supporting Quantity Surveyors or commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of all site costs.
• Process allocation sheets and manage delivery notes.
• Prepare weekly timecards and payroll information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience using Oracle

Understanding of cost allocation processes

Tools

CPA

SAP

COINS

SharePoint

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Costing Assistant to support a busy project delivery team based in Feltham.

This role is responsible for ensuring that all site-related costs are accurately captured, recorded, and allocated within company systems. Working closely with Site Managers, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Commercial Teams, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate project cost information and supporting the smooth operation of project controls processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all site costs.
• Chase, receive, and process allocation sheets from Site Managers and Project Managers.
• Allocate labour, vehicles, plant, materials, and subcontractor costs against the correct project numbers.
• Receive and manage delivery notes and site tickets, ensuring costs are correctly allocated against purchase orders and project codes.
• Process cost information within CPA, Oracle, and other project management systems.
• Prepare weekly timecards and payroll information for weekly-paid personnel.
• Ensure allocation sheets, delivery notes, and other project documentation are uploaded and maintained within SharePoint.
• Liaise with Quantity Surveyors and site teams to resolve cost queries and discrepancies.
• Support commercial teams by ensuring project cost records remain accurate and complete.
• Assist in maintaining auditable records and supporting project reporting requirements.
• Previous experience as a Costing Assistant, Commercial Administrator, Cost Administrator, Project Cost Coordinator, or in a similar role.
• Experience working within construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities, rail, aviation, highways, water, energy, or telecommunications projects.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling cost information.
• Good understanding of labour, plant, material, and subcontractor cost allocation processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience using Oracle, CPA, SAP, COINS, or similar costing/project management systems.
• Experience using SharePoint or similar document management systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Experience supporting Quantity Surveyors or commercial teams.
• Previous experience on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Knowledge of project cost management processes and project controls.
• Experience working within a fast-paced site environment.