Cost Assurance Consultant

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Full time
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Job offered by: Turner & Townsend
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Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a personable, enthusiastic, and energetic Consultant to join our specialist Cost & Supply Chain Assurance team to assist 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 & Supply Chain 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:

Job Objectives:

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

Previous experience or a sound and suitable understanding of the following will be a distinct advantage in applying for this role: 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. Assessment of accuracy and entitlement to costs - e.g. certification of application for payment or review of invoices. 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 - NEC3/4 (Option C, E) preferred. 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.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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