The Opportunity

Continued expansion of this leading specialist mechanical contractor in the Nuclear and Rail Industry has created an exciting and interesting opportunity for a Junior Cost Engineer. The role will involve the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in the compilation of the internal reports as needed
• Assist in the compilation of the external reports as needed
• Ensure that all costs and hours expended on the project are allocated to the correct package. Ensure this data is checked with the Quantity Surveyor to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure any incorrect costs and hours are transferred to their correct location in a timely manner.
• Monitor internal labour costs to ensure that all charges are being allocated to the project as expected.
• Recording and coding all accounting transactions accurately to the project by performing analysis of SAP ledgers.
• Assisting in the compilation of the monthly application for payment.
• Producing spreadsheets of travel and mileage costs.
• Other tasks as required from time to time in offering general commercial support to the commercial team.

The Person

Essential Skills:

• Cost ledger experience, validating cost ledger entries, performing journals, creating accruals etc.
• Strong administrative skills and accurate data collection / verification skills.
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills
• An understanding of accounting software such as SAP, SAGE, COINS or similar.
• An eye for detail
• Construction sector experience

Ideal Candidate:

• Enthusiastic, bubbly and driven.
• Self starter who can prioritise tasks.
• Local to Bury (Greater Manchester).