Cost Assurance Specialist

4 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

Turner & Townsend Job Opportunity


We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Assurance Consultant to join our specialist Cost & Supply Chain Assurance team. As a key member of our UK Infrastructure business, you will play a crucial role in reviewing and scrutinizing actual incurred costs, driving supply chain improvement, and enhancing efficiency for major programmes and projects.


Main Responsibilities:



  • Deliver successful Cost Assurance commissions by working in teams of variable sizes and providing support to junior members to allow them to develop and grow
  • Contribute to the development of the service line by participating in bids and refining internal training and information about the service
  • 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
  • Plan financial audits by understanding our Clients' objectives and risk areas, as well as the supply chains' structure, policies, and processes
  • Performing testing of data and information using smart techniques and tools such as data visualisation and trend/pattern analysis
  • Production of findings reports that deliver key findings, recommendations, and messages in a succinct and professional manner
  • Fostering good quality working relationships with clients and those being reviewed built around trust and professionalism
  • Assisting the maintenance of internal systems to ensure commission and financial management is compliant with business process

Required Skills and Experience:



  • Data analysis – ability to review and draw insights from large quantities of data in various formats
  • Time management – working in a team environment and handling a variable workload through peaks and troughs
  • Assessment of accuracy and entitlement to costs – certification of application for payment or review of invoices
  • Report writing – communicating complex messages succinctly to maximise impact
  • Construction industry technical matters – such as disallowed cost areas, calculation of pain/gain amounts etc.
  • Contract Management – NEC3/4 (Option C, E) preferred

About Turner & Townsend:


Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.


Please find out more about us at [website URL].


SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss their application further.



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