Cost Administrator

RG Set Square · Castleford, England

Cost Administrator at RG Set Square, based in Castleford, England, paying £150 - £170 per day. This is a contract role.

Salary
£150 - £170 per day
Location
Castleford, England
Contract
Contract
Posted
8 hours ago
Closes
11 Dec 2026
Sector
Administrator

44% below the typical rate for administrator

Reference 666a1cc6e2b7c5be17583fe7401d22d7f754f5f2

About the role

We're currently recruiting for 2 Cost Administrators to join a major infrastructure and energy project based in North Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity to support a busy commercial team on a large-scale site, providing essential administrative and cost control support throughout the project lifecycle.

The Role

As a Cost Administrator, you'll play a key role in supporting the commercial function by ensuring labour and subcontractor costs are accurately captured and reconciled.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting commercial teams with cost capture and reconciliations
  • Reviewing and validating subcontractor timesheets and labour claims
  • Comparing paper timesheets against submitted hours and invoices
  • Maintaining accurate records and supporting documentation
  • Identifying discrepancies and resolving queries with site and commercial teams
  • Supporting day-to-day commercial administration activities

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual who isn't afraid to ask questions and challenge information where necessary.

Applicants should have:

  • Previous administration experience within a commercial, finance, payroll, projects, construction, utilities, or infrastructure environment
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Experience working with timesheets, labour records, cost data, or invoicing
  • Good organisational and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

What's on Offer?

  • £168 per day Umbrella
  • Immediate start
  • 3-4 month contract with a leading infrastructure project
  • Opportunity to gain experience within a major energy development
  • Supportive commercial team environment

If you're available immediately and have experience supporting commercial or project teams with cost administration and reconciliations, we'd love to hear from you.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Reference: 666a1cc6e2b7c5be17583fe7401d22d7f754f5f2 · Posted 8 hours ago · Closes 11 Dec 2026 · Listed via RG Set Square

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