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Senior Level Cost Consultant / Cost Assurance / Associate Director

Gleeds

London

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GBP 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a Senior Level Cost Consultant / Associate Director to join their team in London. This pivotal role involves leading cost assurance on high-profile infrastructure projects, utilizing your expertise in construct management and NEC contracts. You'll mentor junior staff and engage with various stakeholders, all while enjoying competitive benefits and a flexible working environment. Join a culture that encourages professional growth and community impact.

Benefits

Training and further qualifications opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

Degree qualified in a relevant subject such as quantity surveying or construction management.
Experience in NEC contracts and construction cost management.
Membership in an appropriate professional body is desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead cost assurance activities on large-scale projects.
Deliver high-quality assurance reports and present to stakeholders.
Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Cost Assurance

Contract Interpretation

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional body membership (MRICS, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

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Rail Infrastructure
London
Permanent
Full time - with flexible working and core hours

About The Role

Senior-Level Cost Consultant / Cost Assurance / Associate Director

Rail Infrastructure
London
Permanent
Full time - with flexible working and core hours

About this opportunity:

Gleeds Infrastructure specialise in delivering projects worldwide with extensive experience in Renewables, Technology, Transport and Utilities. Our goal is to deliver Infrastructure thatleaves 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 function as Senior-Level Cost Consultants or Associate Director. 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.

About The Candidate

What we are looking for in our next team member:

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
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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Consulting
Industries
Construction

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