Project Cost Engineer – Civil & Rail

CV Bay Ltd; Great Barr; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure contractor in Great Barr is seeking an organised Cost Engineer to oversee project costs and support financial operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in cost engineering for major projects, proficiency in finance systems, and a strong command of Microsoft Office and PowerBI. This role is office-based with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Digital GP access

Death in Service – 4 x annual salary

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Health Care contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Cost Engineer on major projects or 5 years in a commercial/cost role.
• Experience with civils, rail, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of finance systems and cost administration.

Responsibilities

• Support the cost control of labour, plant, and materials.
• Track orders and reconcile costs against project budgets.
• Resolve POD/invoice queries with suppliers and finance departments.

Skills

Cost engineering

Cost administration

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office proficiency

PowerBI knowledge

Education

Degree in Finance, Construction, Mathematics, Business, or related field

Tools

Copernic

Jade

Lisa

Job description

A major infrastructure contractor in Great Barr is seeking an organised Cost Engineer to oversee project costs and support financial operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in cost engineering for major projects, proficiency in finance systems, and a strong command of Microsoft Office and PowerBI. This role is office-based with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.