Senior Assurance Lead — Asset & Capital Programs

Adler & Allan Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

EAP (Employee Assistance)

Medicash

Refer a friend

Training and progression

Phone & laptop provided

Job summary

Adler & Allan Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate Director - Assurance to lead and deliver high-impact advisory assurance projects.

You will build strong relationships with Asset Planning, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Regulation and Capital Delivery teams, presenting findings to senior leadership, Audit & Risk Committee and external regulators. Translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations while ensuring governance and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in assurance, internal audit, compliance, risk, or regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of asset management in utilities/infrastructure (desirable).
• Ability to apply best practice and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver assurance processes and adapt Aqua’s approach to audits and assurance commissions.
• Evaluate governance frameworks and risk controls across investment boards and AMP cycles.
• Engage with Asset Planning, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Regulation, and Capital Delivery; present findings to senior leadership, Audit & Risk Committee and regulators; translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Provide independent assurance on submissions to regulators (Ofwat, Environment Agency, Drinking Water Inspectorate).
• Deliver assurance over asset lifecycle, testing compliance with ISO 55001 and internal asset management policies.
• Provide assurance across feasibility, design, and delivery stages; review project governance, gateway processes, commercial controls and risk management.

Skills

Assurance

Internal audit

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Adler & Allan Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate Director - Assurance to lead and deliver high-impact advisory assurance projects.

You will build strong relationships with Asset Planning, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Regulation and Capital Delivery teams, presenting findings to senior leadership, Audit & Risk Committee and external regulators. Translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations while ensuring governance and performance standards.