Cost Assurance Consultant - London, United Kingdom - Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Company Description

The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it._
Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us._
We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors._
It's how we've made the difference for 75 years. Transforming performance for a _green_, _inclusive_ and _productive_ world._

Job Description:

Do you enjoy problem solving? Are you commercially minded? And do you want to help make tangible improvements to UK society? If so, Turner & Townsend could be for you.

We are currently seeking a personable, enthusiastic, and energetic individual to join our specialist Cost Assurance team to look after our continuing growth and make the difference to both our business and our clients.

You will be a Consultant within our UK Infrastructure 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 Cost Assurance commissions
Working in teams of variable sizes and providing support to more junior members to allow them to develop and grow
Inputting into the development of the service line by contributing to bids and the ongoing refinement of internal training and information about the service

Key responsibilities:

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 make sure commission and financial management is compliant with business process.

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

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
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 (Option C, E) preferred

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change._
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects worklife balance._

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

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