Consultant - Cost Assurance - Transport & Utilities

Turner & Townsend; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in Bristol seeks a Consultant for its Cost Assurance team. This role involves leading a diverse team, reviewing construction systems, and delivering insights through data analysis. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 7 years of experience in the construction or commercial sector. Strong tools like PowerBI/Tableau are preferred, and membership in a professional body is advantageous. This position offers a collaborative work environment and a focus on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in practice or industry.
• Experience with open book/cost reimbursable contracts preferred.
• Strong understanding of complex construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop junior team members.
• Lead service line development and contribute to business generation.
• Review contractor systems and processes for efficiency.

Skills

Construction industry technical knowledge

Data analysis (PowerBI/Tableau)

Presentation skills

People and organizational management

Professional scepticism

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Membership with professional body (MRICS, ACA, etc.)

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

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. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., and Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Role

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 both our business and our clients. You will be a Consultant within our Ireland/European Advisory 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 to deliver successful Cost Assurance commissions on behalf of Turner & Townsend.

Responsibilities

• 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 where relevant.
• Foster good quality working relationships with clients and those being reviewed built on 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 is working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent (i.e., MRICS, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.).
• Experience or understanding in assurance or audit within a construction, commercial or accountancy setting is advantageous.
• Construction industry technical matters such as procurement routes, disallowed cost areas, target price setting, pain/gain calculations, etc.
• Contract management experience with 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 data sets; PowerBI/Tableau experience preferred.
• Report writing to communicate complex messages succinctly to maximise impact.
• People and organisational management experience in a team environment; ability to handle variable workloads.
• Presentation skills to influence and engage with stakeholders.
• Professional scepticism to safeguard service delivery, maintain independence and integrity, and ensure quality.

Experience

Successful candidates will have at least 7 years of relevant experience gained in practice or industry. Candidates will need to demonstrate practical experience of open book/cost reimbursable contracts (NEC3/4, FIDIC, IChemE, etc.).

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 promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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.

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

Application & Compliance

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