Cost Consultant

3 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Gleeds Full time

About The Role

Cost Consultant / Cost Assurance Assistant to Senior level Manchester / UK Wide (Mixture of local office, home and client sites) Full time / part time - with flexible working and core hours Permanent

About these opportunities:

The Infrastructure team at Gleeds are seeking a number of Cost Consultants / Cost Assurance professionals of various levels of experience to work on a wide range of significant assignments in a range of industry sectors in the UK and around the world. We are working on some of the most significant and exciting infrastructure projects and are looking for additional team members to work with us on these projects and to help in the development of the Cost Assurance function.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide commercial and financial assurance and verification of costs on a range of projects in different sectors. Analysis and assessment of contractor’s accounting and commercial systems and processes. Prepare risk-based audit and verification plans. Detailed audit and analysis of a range of cost types. Prepare high quality and robust outputs and working papers. Understanding and interpretation of different types of contractual frameworks. Engagement with contractors, clients, regulatory bodies and other relevant stakeholders. Preparation of clear and concise reports. Development of forensic technology and analysis tools. Support the Head of Cost Assurance and other senior staff within Gleeds.

What we can offer you in return:

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 You

Who we’re looking for:

Preferred experience of NEC3/4 contracts Experience of working with corporate risk and audit functions Experience of cost verification, internal/external audit, financial reviews on significant infrastructure and construction projects Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written Methodical way of thinking and approach to work Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments. Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills Sound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Experience in data analysis tools such as Power BI Experience of contract management and administration systems Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily Ability to work as part of a team, and/or to lead a team, depending on level

Qualifications:

MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), or working towards, Accounting/Auditing experience (AAT, ACA, CIMA etc), or

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.

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