EM Consulting ER&F - Capital Projects Risk & Controls SA

Line of Service

Advisory

Not Applicable

Risk

Senior Associate

SA2s only

Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, London ML

ACA or international equivalent

11 Sept, 1200

At PwC, our Capital Projects Risk & Control team typically reports to the CFO, Commercial leads, Head of Assurance, or Internal Audit to provide independent challenge across project delivery, commercial performance and third-party relationships, helping clients improve outcomes, reduce risk and protect value.

Our team brings together accountants, commercial specialists, project professionals, engineers and data specialists to deliver programme assurance, commercial assurance, commercial strategy and deal support, contract optimisation, supplier performance improvement and technology-enabled solutions across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure investments.

We’re seeking talented, high performing professionals to join our team.

If you enjoy working with high profile clients – often household names – then our growing Capital Projects Risk & Control team at PwC will provide you with that opportunity.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and collaborative team where you can play a direct role in shaping our growth agenda while developing your own career. You will work on nationally significant projects and programmes across sectors including central government, energy and utilities, transport, defence and health, helping clients address complex challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, including CFOs, Programme Directors and Audit Committees, while enabling you to build a unique blend of accounting, commercial, project assurance and technology-enabled delivery skills.

Working alongside experienced commercial specialists, engineers, project professionals, data experts and AI practitioners, you will contribute to challenging, impactful and varied engagements in a supportive environment that prioritises coaching, training and professional development. As part of a close-knit team, you will also have the opportunity to work within a technology-enabled environment, leveraging innovative

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Delivering work streams and managing day-to-day delivery within larger client engagements, including stakeholder management, coaching junior team members and report writing.
  
  Working with senior client stakeholders to understand project, commercial and governance challenges and develop practical recommendations.

• Analysing commercial, financial and project data to identify trends, risks, control weaknesses and opportunities to improve performance. Preparing high quality reports and presenting findings clearly to clients.

• Supporting reviews across the lifecycle of major capital programmes, including governance, project controls, commercial arrangements, supplier performance and delivery confidence. Supporting commercial assurance reviews, including supplier cost assurance, contract compliance, commercial performance and value optimisation.

• Working with our technology and data specialists to embed analytics, automation and Generative AI into the way we deliver projects.
  
  Supporting business development, proposition development and thought leadership activities.

We are looking for individuals who have previous experience of:

• Audit experience and/or a chartered accountant with analytical skills, with ACA (or international equivalent) qualification

• Strong curiosity and the ability to understand how organisations operate and where value or risk may exist.
  
  Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking…