Cost Engineer Salary: £32,000 £34,000 per annum (depending on experience) Hours: 40 per week Monday to Friday Fully Office-based Location: West Midlands 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 Overview We are seeking an organised and detail-driven Cost Engineer to support the Commercial, Delivery, and Finance teams for a major infrastructure contractor. In this role, you will play a key part in managing project costs, ensuring timely payment of materials, labour, plant, and subcontractor works, supporting project teams with accurate financial data, and maintaining Days Payment Outstanding (DPO) in line with business requirements. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects, who can combine technical project knowledge with commercial acumen, working collaboratively with office-based teams. Key Responsibilities Cost Control and Administration Support the cost control of labour, plant, and materials, working alongside QS/SQS teams. Track orders and regularly reconcile costs against project budgets. Process GRNs and PODs promptly, ensuring accurate approvals for payment cycles. Maintain DPO targets by ensuring timely and accurate payment processes. Collate, reconcile, and report cost data from records. Supplier, Subcontractor and Finance Liaison Resolve POD/i