Counter Fraud Investigator

Randstad Cpe London; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure organization in the UK is seeking a counter-fraud professional to lead investigations into bribery, procurement, and supply chain fraud. The role requires proven experience in complex fraud investigations and knowledge of government counter-fraud standards. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding public funds within a dynamic and growing team. Applications close on 19th November, with interviews at the end of November.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex counter-fraud or bribery investigations.
• Expertise in evidence gathering using open-source data and internal frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management across joint ventures, contractors and internal teams.
• Knowledge of government counter-fraud standards and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations into bribery, procurement and supply chain fraud.
• Tackle issues such as ghost workers, false claims and misuse of plant.
• Help shape a modern counter-fraud function.

Skills

Complex counter-fraud investigation management

Evidence gathering using open-source data

Stakeholder management

Understanding of government counter-fraud standards

Education

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS)

Membership in Government Counter Fraud Profession

Job description

Are you a counter-fraud professional who thrives on uncovering complex fraud and corruption cases?

Do you want to help protect public funds on one of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure programmes?

Salary: £51,037 - £60,043.80
Location: London, 3 days in the office per week. Some travel required (expenses covered)
Deadline: Role closes for applications on the 19th of November.

Join a nationally significant infrastructure organisation at the forefront of counter-fraud strategy in construction. You’ll lead complex investigations into bribery, procurement and supply chain fraud — tackling issues such as ghost workers, false claims and misuse of plant. Working within a dynamic, growing team, you’ll help shape a modern counter-fraud function that’s driving change across the sector.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience managing complex counter-fraud or bribery investigations.
• Expertise in evidence gathering using open-source data and internal frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management across joint ventures, contractors and internal teams.
• Knowledge of government counter-fraud standards and frameworks.
• Relevant qualification such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) or Government Counter Fraud Profession membership.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or public sector investigations.
• Understanding of commercial or procurement processes (e.g. RICS, QS).
• Experience reporting lessons learned or process improvements.

If you want your work to make a genuine difference — protecting public money and shaping the future of counter-fraud practice — contact Emily Atkins at Carrington West. Applications close 19th November, with a one-stage interview process held at the end of November and offers early December.

Required Qualifications

• None