Cost Clerk

Job Introduction

Founded in 1968, Griffiths is one of the leading civil engineering and rail contractors working throughout Wales, the midlands and south-west England. With an annual turnover of circa £225m our 1000+ directly employed, well-trained, dedicated and highly competent workforce deliver client solutions which includes Welsh Government, Network Rail, Highways England, local authorities, Utility Companies and selected private sector organisations.  

In 2018, Griffiths became part of Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials business and a wholly owned subsidiary of CRH. Griffiths has over 1,000 employees operating across 100 sites or schemes at any given time.  

We are currently recruiting for a Cost Clerk to join our team on the A391 North Devon Link Road Project located between Barnstaple and South Molton. This important and strategic scheme involves the widening of the existing carriageway into three-lane running while maintaining current traffic flow. 

Role Responsibility

As a member of the Commercial Team and reporting directly to the Commercial Manager you will be expected to understand and accept verbal and written instruction and be responsible for: 

• Gathering and collating goods-received documentation, receipts, invoices and timesheets. 

• Verify accuracy of documents and allocate to appropriate cost codes. 

• Reconcile documentation and goods received against Purchase Orders. 

• Compile and update spreadsheet for on-going cost registers 

• Assist commercial team in preparation of monthly submissions 

• Assist commercial team in procurement of materials and supplies 

• Monitor labour, plant and goods costs allocated to the project 

• Supporting the project team in collating documentation. 

• Compilation of records and documents 

The Ideal Candidate

Successful candidates will, preferably, have previous similar experience within the Civil Engineering industry. Candidates would be expected to have experience and knowledge of the following disciplines: 

• To have good communication skills, both verbal and written 

• To be numerate 

• To be proficient in Microsoft Excel 

• To be able to perform under pressure 

• To be motivated and enthusiastic 

However, we are prepared to consider those candidates with no previous experience if they display an aptitude and enthusiasm for the role. 

Successful candidates will be given every opportunity to develop and progress their careers with a forward thinking and rapidly expanding business on future schemes across the South West region. 

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 

• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. 
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice 
• Access to join our Employee Communities inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents 
• Training and development opportunities 

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future? 

Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Tarmac Trading Limited