Junior-Intermediate Cost & Assurance Consultant

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Junior to Intermediate Cost Consultant in Birmingham to join its expanding Infrastructure team. This role involves providing commercial assurance and supporting major infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and membership in a professional body, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities are offered within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career Development – Structured growth pathways

Generous Holiday Allowance

Competitive Salary – Regular reviews

Flexible Working – Work-life balance support

Employee Wellbeing – Access to support programs

Global Travel Scholarship – Opportunities for international experience

Volunteering Opportunities – Engage with communities

Award-Winning Culture – Great Place to Work certification

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant subject.
• Holds an appropriate professional body membership.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and financial assurance, verifying project costs.
• Conduct detailed audits and cost analyses.
• Deliver high-quality reports and insights.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Numeracy skills

Education

Degree in accounting, audit, or data analysis

Professional body membership (e.g., MRICS, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

About The Role

Junior to Intermediate Cost Consultant/Cost & Assurance Consultant

Birmingham (Mixture of local office, home and client sites)

Permanent
Full time - with flexible working and core hours

About this opportunity

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a proud to say that we have been certified as a “Great Place to Work” which further acknowledges that we put our people at the heart of everything we do.

Gleeds' Infrastructure team is expanding! We are looking for Cost Consultants and Cost Assurance professionals at various levels to join us on some of the most exciting and high-profile infrastructure projects in the UK and globally. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in cost assurance, supporting major projects while shaping and growing our Cost Assurance function

Key Responsibilities

As a Cost Consultant / Cost Assurance professional, you will:

• Provide commercial and financial assurance, verifying project costs across various sectors.
• Analyse contractor accounting and commercial systems/processes
  
• Develop risk-based audit and verification plans
• Conduct detailed audits and cost analyses
• Deliver high-quality reports and working papers with clear insights.
• Interpret contractual frameworks and assess cost-related compliance
• Engage with contractors, clients, and regulatory bodies
• Support the development of forensic technology and analysis tools
• Assist the Head of Cost Assurance and senior team members in project delivery and function

About You

What we are looking for:

• Experience with NEC3/4 contracts (preferred)
• Background in corporate risk, audit functions, or cost verification
• Proven expertise in financial reviews and audits for major infrastructure/construction projects. (Preferred)
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Analytical mindset with a methodical approach to work.
• Organised and adaptable, able to manage changing priorities
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and numeracy skills.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, DAX) is desirable
• Familiarity with contract management & administration systems
• Ability to absorb complex information and work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (e.g., accounting, audit, or data analysis).
• Holds an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent (e.g., MRICS, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.).
• What we can offer you
• Career Development – Structured growth pathways, training, and professional qualifications
• Industry Networking – Expand your professional connections and industry knowledge
• Generous Holiday Allowance – Plus options to buy additional leave
• Competitive Salary – Regular reviews to ensure progression
• Employee Wellbeing – Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Global Travel Scholarship – Unique opportunities to gain international experience.
• Flexible Working – Support for a balanced work-life integration
• Volunteering Opportunities – Engage with your community or charitable projects
• Award-Winning Culture – Be part of a company recognised as a Great Place to Work

About Us

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.