Hybrid Cost & Commercial Assurance Consultant – Infrastructure

Assystem, Switch On; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and digital services company in Manchester seeks a Cost & Commercial Assurance Consultant to enhance its Audit & Assurance team. This position involves delivering high-quality assurance work for significant UK infrastructure programs while working closely with clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate has prior experience in audit or commercial assurance within the construction sector, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in audit software. The role offers development opportunities and a culture valuing diversity and integrity.

Benefits

Hybrid working opportunities

Development opportunities

Culture valuing diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in audit, cost verification, or commercial assurance within construction or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts from a cost/commercial perspective.
• Background in QS, commercial management, accounting or audit, supported by a relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost, commercial and contract assurance reviews on major infrastructure projects.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Audit experience

Cost verification

Commercial assurance

Large dataset analysis

Excel proficiency

IT capabilities

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant degree

Professional membership (RICS, CIMA, ACCA, AAT)

Tools

IDEA audit software

Job description

A leading engineering and digital services company in Manchester seeks a Cost & Commercial Assurance Consultant to enhance its Audit & Assurance team. This position involves delivering high-quality assurance work for significant UK infrastructure programs while working closely with clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate has prior experience in audit or commercial assurance within the construction sector, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in audit software. The role offers development opportunities and a culture valuing diversity and integrity.