Manager, Commercial Advisory and Assurance (Major Projects Advisory)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm seeks a Manager for their Commercial Advisory and Assurance team in London. The role involves overseeing project delivery for major public and private sector clients, requiring strong experience in construction or infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and skills in project management, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Backgrounds in accounting, audit, commercial management, quantity surveying, or engineering.
• Understanding of project costs and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Providing clarity to Boards and Executives on project delivery.
• Managing junior staff and stakeholder engagement.
• Supporting strategic decision-making in infrastructure sectors.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Cash flow forecasting

Project controls

Earned value management

Resource management

Claims and dispute management

Governance of projects

Education

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CIMA, MRICS, MICE, ChPP, MAPM, CIOB)

Job description

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Manager, Commercial Advisory and Assurance (Major Projects Advisory), London

Client:

KPMG

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Manager, Commercial Advisory and Assurance (Major Projects Advisory) - Construction

Base Location: London, Manchester and Birmingham, plus a network of 20 offices nationwide.

The KPMG Major Projects Advisory Team sits within the Infrastructure Advisory Group and is part of our Deal Advisory function. Deal Advisory partners with clients to give them the confidence they need to make key decisions for their businesses. The team supports clients in identifying areas of value addition, including strategy, integration, separation, value creation, or mergers and acquisitions.

Why join KPMG in Major Projects Advisory - Infrastructure Advisory Group?

KPMG’s Infrastructure Advisory Group (IAG) is recognized as a leading independent strategic advisor in the infrastructure sector. We provide in-depth advice on strategic, economic, financial, and commercial issues across various infrastructure sectors in the UK and internationally. Our team is diverse and values its people as its most important asset.

What will you be doing?

We focus on providing clarity to Boards, Executives, and SROs at major public and private sector organizations regarding project and program delivery. We work on some of the UK’s most strategically important programs across sectors including natural resources, energy, transport, healthcare, housing, and education.

Our team comprises specialists with deep construction industry experience, from working for project owners, contractors, engineering consultants, and others in the UK and overseas. Due to ongoing growth, we are investing in our team, making this an exciting time to join.

What will you need to do it?

You should have experience in construction or infrastructure projects, possibly from fields such as accounting, audit, commercial management, quantity surveying, project controls, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or a related assurance role within a client or public sector organization. Experience on-site or in advisory roles is valuable.

The role requires:

• A good understanding of cost drivers on construction projects
• An understanding of issues impacting project performance
• Client or senior stakeholder-facing experience
• Experience in writing and reviewing assurance documents
• Experience working in political and confidential environments
• Experience managing junior colleagues
• Ability to assess new situations quickly and identify causal factors

Skills we’d love to see / Extras:

• Project management
• Budget management
• Cash flow forecasting
• Project controls
• Earned value management
• Resource management
• Claims, disputes, and dispute avoidance
• Governance and project control
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIMA, MRICS, MICE, ChPP, MAPM, CIOB)

Additionally, we expect candidates to:

• Be self-starters who build rapport quickly
• Be confident and articulate with senior clients and stakeholders
• Be committed to lifelong learning
• Provide clear advice and manage client relationships
• Support business development and growth strategies

To apply, create a profile, upload your CV, and start your journey with KPMG.

Our Locations:

We are open to discussions across the country, with core hubs in London Canary Wharf. We offer flexible work arrangements, including office work, remote work, flexible hours, and part-time options.

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