Cost Assurance Specialist
6 days ago
About Turner & Townsend
We are a leading professional services company that delivers better outcomes for our clients, helps our people realize their potential, and does our part to create a prosperous society.
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.
Job Summary
We are seeking a personable, enthusiastic, and energetic Senior Consultant to join our specialist Cost & Supply Chain Assurance team to assist our continuing growth and make a difference to both our business and our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver successful Cost Assurance commissions on behalf of Turner & Townsend
- 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:
Review construction contractor systems, controls, and processes to provide a view on their ways of working, using intelligence from around the industry to build a view on best practice.
- 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 visualization 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
Requirements
- Previous experience or a sound and suitable understanding of assurance or audit in a construction, commercial, or accountancy setting
- Construction industry technical matters 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 maximize impact in written formats
- People and organizational management – experience of working in a team environment and handling a variable workload through peaks and troughs
- Presentation skills – be a confident speaker who can influence and engage with a multitude of stakeholders
- Professional Scepticism – Can challenge in a professional and constructive way to safeguard the completion of our services, maintaining independence and integrity, ensuring consistent quality
Qualifications
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
- Holds or working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent (MRICS, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.)
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