Cost Assurance Consultant- Infrastructure South West

Consultant
- Cost Assurance
- Transport & Utilities
- Bristol, Cardiff & Plymouth

• Full-time
• Department:
  Infrastructure

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

We are currently seeking a personable, enthusiastic, and energetic Consultant to join our specialist Cost Assurance team to assist our continuing growth and make the difference to both our business and our clients.
You will be a Consultant within our Ireland/European Advisory business working within our specialist Cost Assurance team to help review and scrutinise actual incurred cost and help drive supply chain improvement and efficiency for a range of major programmes and projects. The main purpose of the role is;

Deliver successful Supply Chain and Commercial Assurance commissions on behalf of Turner & Townsend, supporting senior colleagues in the delivery of assurance reviews and the development of client relationships.

Work with a diverse team of backgrounds and skillsets, leading and aiding junior members to facilitate their development and growth

Input into the development of the service line by contributing to bids and business generation

Take a lead in the ongoing refinement of internal training and product management in relation to the service line

Job Objectives:

Undertake assurance reviews across major construction projects and programmes, assessing supply chain systems, processes and contract administration practices to provide assurance against contractual compliance, entitlement and control effectiveness. Support the identification of risks and opportunities, contributing to practical recommendations that improve project outcomes and strengthen assurance arrangements.

Analysis and understanding of complex construction contracts. (NEC3/4/ICE Bespoke)

Performing testing of data and information using smart techniques and tools such as data visualisation and trend / pattern analysis – PowerBI/Tableau

Production of written findings reports that deliver key findings, recommendations and messages in a succinct and professional manner.

Review outputs intended for circulation to clients and provide feedback to colleagues, where relevant.

Fostering good quality working relationships with clients and those being reviewed built around trust and professionalism.

Engaging with the supply chain to take them on the journey of assurance and encourage collaboration at project/programme level.

Supporting the assessment of client commercial controls, contract administration, decision making processes and governance structures against contractual requirements and industry best practice.

Conducting and/or assisting reviews of commercial matters including variations, claims, compensation events, forecasting, risk allocation and commercial performance, contributing to recommendations that strengthen controls and maximise value.

Required Skills:

Previous experience or a sound and suitable understanding of the following will be a distinct advantage in applying for this role:

Assurance or audit - in a construction, commercial or accountancy setting

Construction industry technical matters - such such as different procurement routes, disallowed cost areas, target price setting, calculation of pain/gain amounts etc

Contract Management - NEC3/4 (Option C,

E) preferred

Assessment of accuracy and entitlement to cost

Change management and forecast control

Data analysis – ability to review and draw insights from large quantities of data in various formats – PowerBI/Tableau experience preferred

Report writing – communicating complex messages succinctly to maximise impact in written formats

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