Consultant - Cost Assurance - Transport & Utilities

Consultant - Cost Assurance - Transport & Utilities Join to apply for the Consultant - Cost Assurance - Transport & Utilities role at Turner & Townsend. We are currently seeking a personable, enthusiastic, and energetic Consultant to join our specialist Cost Assurance team to assist our continuing growth and make a difference to our business and clients. Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. Job Description 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. 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. Analyse and understand complex construction contracts (NEC3/4/ICE Bespoke). Perform testing of data and information using smart techniques and tools such as data visualisation and trend/pattern analysis – PowerBI/Tableau. Produce 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. Foster good quality working relationships with clients and those being reviewed built around trust and professionalism. Engage with the supply chain to take them on the journey of assurance and encourage collaboration at project/programme level. 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.). At least 7 years relevant experience in practice or industry, including practical experience of open book / cost reimbursable contracts (NEC3/4, FIDIC, IChemE, etc.). Assurance or audit experience in a construction, commercial or accountancy setting. Construction industry technical matters such as procurement routes, disallowed cost areas, target price setting, calculation of pain/gain amounts. Contract management – NEC3/4 (Option C, E) preferred. Assessment of accuracy and entitlement to cost. Change management and forecast control. Data analysis with ability to review and draw insights from large quantities of data – PowerBI/Tableau experience preferred. Report writing – communicating complex messages succinctly. People and organisational management – experience working in a team and handling variable workload. Presentation skills – confident speaker who can influence and engage stakeholders. Professional scepticism – able to challenge constructively to safeguard service quality and independence. Additional Information 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. It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes or CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal email accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr