Junior Cost Controller

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

Material management

• Reporting on order values, costs to date, costs to go on a weekly basis
• Analysis of material reports and issue action requirement to relevant people
• Managing material orders for Tools

Subcontractors

• Reporting on subcontract order values, costs to date, % of works complete, costs to go on a weekly basis.
• Issue subcontractor planned payments to accounts on a monthly basis

Labour

• Reports on hours spent per week and cumulatively on all projects
• Other SAP reporting as requested.
• Ability to liaise and manage all site paperwork
• General Administration Office duties

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• Strong Administration experience
• PC literate with competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Must have good Excel skills
• 1 – 2 years experience

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in the construction or engineering industry advantage but not essential
• SAP experience advantage but not essential as full training will be given
• Excellent telephone manner
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Pride in the quality and presentation of work
• Excellent communication skills

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.