Senior Cost Assurance Consultant

SNC Lavalin

Hybrid
Lead cost verification and audit activities
Evaluate cost data against contractual principles
Analyse supplier cost data for trends and risks
SNC Lavalin is seeking a Senior Cost Assurance Consultant to join their Complex Projects team, focusing on cost verification and assurance for large-scale infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cost management, auditing, and contract interpretation, particularly with NEC contracts, within a collaborative and diverse work environment

Job Summary

  • Become a vital member of our Complex Projects, Delivery Partner team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects.
  • You'll support multi-disciplinary and specialist project teams on high-profile schemes across a range of sectors, delivering high impact estimating services to a range of key clients.
  • Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.

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SNC Lavalin is seeking a Senior Cost Assurance Consultant to join their Complex Projects team, focusing on cost verification and assurance for large-scale infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cost management, auditing, and contract interpretation, particularly with NEC contracts, within a collaborative and diverse work environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead cost verification and audit activities
  • Evaluate cost data against contractual principles
  • Analyse supplier cost data for trends and risks
  • Assess cost capture and commercial management processes
  • Advise on complex contract documentation (NEC4)
  • Engage with client teams and stakeholders
  • Produce high-quality assurance reports
  • Integrate digital tools for data analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative environment
  • Develop internal capabilities
  • Hybrid working culture
  • Flexible holiday allowances

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience leading cost assurance/audit
  • Competent in contract interpretation and schedule of cost components
  • Experienced in analysing large data sets
  • Good working knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts
  • Experience leading teams of 3-4 consultants
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Strong report writing and presentation skills
  • Experience working within a client organisation

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Security clearance may be required

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