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Senior Cost Assurance Consultant
Gleeds
Global provider of project management, cost management, and construction consultancy services.
Lead cost assurance and forensic review for large rail infrastructure projects using NEC contracts.
5 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Advisory
Building surveying
Development management
Facilities management
Health and safety
Information management
Project controls
Programme and project management
+20 more
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Infrastructure
Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals
Residential
Retail
Healthcare
Defence
Role
Description
contract review
cost evaluation
digital tools
cost assurance
risk audits
assurance reports
Interpret complex contract documentation, particularly under NEC3/4.
Evaluate contractor cost submissions for compliance and accuracy.
Support the integration of digital tools for data analysis and reporting.
Lead cost assurance activities and forensic reviews across large-scale projects.
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.
Deliver high-quality assurance reports and present findings to stakeholders.
Requirements
degree
quantity surveying
construction management
accounting
professional membership
mrics
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.).
Benefits
Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications
Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance
Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work
Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first
Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry
Full time - with flexible working and core hours
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
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Company
Overview
Since 1885
Year Founded
The company has a long-standing history and legacy in project and cost management consultancy.
Over 50 Countries
Global Presence
The firm operates internationally, delivering innovative solutions across various sectors.
They manage projects ranging from high-rise buildings to large-scale infrastructure.
Their expertise spans commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
They offer bespoke services tailored to each project's unique needs.
Typical projects include airports, commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities, and energy plants.
The company is known for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
It is often entrusted with some of the world’s most ambitious projects.
Culture + Values
Professionalism with personality – highest standards of competence, integrity and respect, warm and relational.
Excellence with humility – exceptional teamwork built on trust; prioritising clients’ and colleagues’ best interests.
Innovation with agility – combining proven processes with flexible thinking to deliver fresh solutions.
Sustainable and socially conscious mindset – treating every project as an opportunity to help the planet and communities prosper.
Impartial intelligence – independent advice focused solely on clients’ best interests.
Visionary partnerships – aligning with value-driven partners to create resilient, sustainable outcomes.
Environment + Sustainability
2040 Net Zero Target
Ambitious climate goal
The company has set a Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated net zero target to be achieved by 2040.
46.2% Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction
The company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline.
46.2% Scope 3 Reduction
Purchased goods and services
The company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions, including purchased goods and services, business travel, and commuting, by 46.2% by 2030.
90% Across Scopes
GHG emissions reduction target
The company aims to achieve a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040.
Eliminate single-use plastics from offices following an internal plastics policy.
100% of UK offices on renewable electricity by 2025; global offices as feasible by 2027.
84% of UK offices already using renewable electricity (as of latest report).
32% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity since 2019.
CDP score of B in 2024.
Annual reporting and tracking of global GHG emissions; detailed Climate Transition Plan in development.
Inclusion & Diversity
£100,000 pledge
Annual Contribution to Charities
Supporting charities and good causes annually.
Top 50 UK Workplace
Best Workplaces Ranking
Ranked as one of the top 50 Super-Large companies in the UK based on employee survey data.
75% Development Score
People-Development Index
Scored highly on an index measuring the company's investment in employee development.
Global investment in performance, development and wellbeing of diverse employees through volunteering and outreach programmes.
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Services
Project leadership (Project controls)
Programme and project management
Cost management and quantity surveying
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