Senior Cost Assurance Consultant

About The Role

Senior Cost Assurance Consultant

• Rail Infrastructure
• Birmingham, England
• Permanent
• Full time - with flexible working and core hours

About this opportunity:

Gleeds Infrastructure specialise in delivering projects worldwide with extensive experience in Renewables, Technology, Transport and Utilities. Our goal is to deliver Infrastructure that leaves a positive, lasting legacy when well-integrated into the physical, human, and economic environment. Whether it’s a rail link, wind farm, or flood defence barrier, the goal is to create tangible benefits for individuals, communities, and economies.

We are seeking experienced professionals to join our Cost Assurance function as Senior-Level Cost Consultants or Associate Director. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure projects, providing commercial assurance and strategic insights into project costs.

Ideal candidates will have a solid background in construction cost management, with a particular focus on NEC contracts and major infrastructure delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost assurance activities and forensic reviews across large-scale projects.
• Interpret complex contract documentation, particularly under NEC3/4.
• Evaluate contractor cost submissions for compliance and accuracy.
• Deliver high-quality assurance reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Develop and manage risk-based audit and verification plans.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to developing internal capability.
• Engage with client teams, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Support the integration of digital tools for data analysis and reporting.

What we are looking for in our next team member:

• • Lead cost assurance activities and forensic reviews across large-scale projects.
  • Interpret complex contract documentation, particularly under NEC3/4.
  • Evaluate contractor cost submissions for compliance and accuracy.
  • Deliver high-quality assurance reports and present findings to stakeholders.
  • Develop and manage risk-based audit and verification plans.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to developing internal capability.
  • Engage with client teams, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
  • Support the integration of digital tools for data analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as quantity surveying, construction management, accounting or commercial finance.

• Holds or is working towards an appropriate professional body membership (e.g., MRICS, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.).

What we can offer you:

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work