Project Cost Assurance Specialist

3 weeks ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Cost Assurance Specialist to join our UK Infrastructure team. As a key member of our specialist Cost & Supply Chain Assurance team, you will be responsible for reviewing and scrutinizing actual incurred costs, driving supply chain improvement and efficiency across various major programmes and projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver successful cost assurance commissions on behalf of Turner & Townsend
  • Work with diverse teams, leading and aiding junior members to facilitate their development and growth
  • Input into service line development by contributing to bids and business generation
Job Objectives:
  • Review construction contractor systems, controls and processes to provide insights into best practices
  • Analyze complex construction contracts (NEC3/4/ICE Bespoke)
  • Perform data testing using smart techniques and tools like data visualization and trend/pattern analysis - PowerBi/Tableau
  • Produce written findings reports delivering key findings, recommendations, and messages in a professional manner
Requirements:
  • Previous experience or understanding of assurance or audit in construction, commercial, or accountancy settings
  • Construction industry technical matters like different procurement routes, disallowed cost areas, target price setting, calculation of pain/gain amounts etc
  • Contract management skills, preferably NEC3/4 (Option C, E)
  • Assessment of accuracy and entitlement to cost
  • Data analysis skills to review and draw insights from large datasets in various formats
  • Report writing skills to communicate complex messages succinctly
  • People and organizational management skills, including experience working in a team environment and handling variable workloads
  • Presentation skills to influence and engage stakeholders
  • Professional skepticism to challenge constructively and safeguard service delivery

The estimated salary for this role is around £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. Please note that Turner & Townsend operates a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between office and remote work.



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