Commercial Cost Administrator
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We are looking for a Commercial Cost Administrator to join our Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is looking to Start their career and gain valuable experience within a commercial setting. The role will support the accurate administration of contract costs, with full training and ongoing support provided.
Please be aware this position is based in our Stockport (STOCK) office with the expectation to travel to Levenshulme, Stafford, and our site locations so a full UK driving license is essential to this role.
Key Responsibilities
· Support the provision of cost evidence for all contract costs
· Download and organise cost information from systems such as D365 and Syrinx
· Liaise with finance and site teams regarding journals and cost postings
· Assist in allocating costs to the correct activities
· Respond to cost-related queries from clients and internal stakeholders
· Maintain accurate records and support cost reviews and audits
Skills & Attributes
· Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
· Confident communicator with the ability to work with different teams
· Comfortable working with systems and numerical data
· Willingness to learn and develop within a commercial environment
Full training and development support will be provided
Driven by values, powered by inclusion.
At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong.
Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.
If you are invited to progress in the recruitment process, will you require any reasonable adjustments to support you? Please let us know so we can ensure the process is accessible and fair for you. Any information you share will be treated confidentially and will only be used to support you during the recruitment process.
- Division
- OCU Utilities
- Locations
- Stockport - STOCK, Stockport
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
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