Commercial Administrator/ Cost Engineer

  • Ganymede Solutions
  • Darlaston, West Midlands
  • Jan 06, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Cost Engineer / Commercial Administrator

Tier 1 Rail Contractor Major Rail Infrastructure

Wednesbury Mon Fri Site / Office Based

The Role

An opportunity to join a growing Tier 1 rail contractor on major UK rail projects.

This is a commercial support role, supporting QS, Delivery and Finance teams to keep labour, plant, materials and subcontract costs controlled, accurate and paid on time. It s hands-on, close to delivery and offers clear progression into QS / senior commercial roles.

What You ll Be Doing

  • Supporting QS / SQS with cost control on live projects
  • Managing POs, GRNs, PODs and invoice queries
  • Tracking actual vs budget, accruals and commitments
  • Working with site teams to close out missing records
  • Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors
  • Supporting weekly commercial reporting and reviews

What We re Looking For

  • Experience as a Cost Engineer, Cost Clerk or Commercial Administrator
  • Background in rail, civils or infrastructure (ideally)
  • Strong Excel skills (Power BI a bonus)
  • Organised, detail-driven and commercially aware

Package

  • £32k £34k salary (DOE)
  • 40 hours, Mon Fri
  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays (buy more if needed)
  • 6% employer pension contribution
  • Health Cash Plan (incl. dependents)
  • Aviva Digital GP
  • 4x salary life cover
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • EAP, flu jab & eye care vouchers

Why Join?

  • Tier 1 rail contractor with secured long-term work
  • Growing business with real career progression
  • Strong commercial team and proper development support

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation