Senior Cost Assurance Consultant

Medirest Signature; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Cost Assurance Consultant to lead cost assurance activities across large-scale projects. Key responsibilities include interpreting complex contracts, evaluating contractor submissions, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will have a background in construction cost management and be actively pursuing professional membership. The role offers flexible working, networking opportunities, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Clear opportunities for career development

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Degree qualified 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).

Responsibilities

• Lead cost assurance activities and forensic reviews across large-scale projects.
• Interpret complex contract documentation 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.

Skills

Construction cost management

NEC contracts

Forensic reviews

Mentorship

Digital tools for data analysis

Education

Degree in quantity surveying or related field

Job description

Senior Cost Assurance Consultant

About this opportunity:

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

Gleeds Infrastructure specialises 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 team as Senior-Level Cost Consultants or Associate Directors. 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.

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.

About us

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.