Company Description

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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
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., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
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Job Description

The Assurance lead will report directly to the Governance & Assurance Lead and is responsible for providing stakeholders with assurance verifying the continuing viability of the programme. This role involves verifying that the project is on track to meet its objectives, identifying potential risks, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. The Assurance Lead will work closely with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the project.

Principal Accountabilities

Lead the creation and execution of a comprehensive Assurance Strategy that aligns with the programme's goals and objectives, ensuring all quality and compliance aspects are addressed.
Collaborate with programme leads to identify and establish assurance requirements for each line of defence, integrating these into a cohesive Assurance Map.
Formulate and continuously refine the Assurance Plan by strategically assessing programme risks, ensuring the plan remains effective in mitigating potential issues.
Establish and implement detailed assurance management plans, procedures, templates, and reporting protocols to facilitate consistent assurance activities.
Oversee and verify that all project activities adhere to applicable legal and regulatory standards, maintaining high levels of compliance.
Continuously observe and evaluate risks and issues from an assurance perspective, identifying potential problems early and developing strategies to address them.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all assurance matters, providing guidance, support, and information to stakeholders.
Implement and maintain robust processes for conducting audits and reviews, ensuring these processes are consistently followed.
Regularly assess the effectiveness of assurance activities, management systems, and processes, recommending improvements when necessary.
Perform additional tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned as part of the role.

Qualifications

Minimum Level 8 degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g., engineering, project management, cost and commercial management etc.
10 years’ experience in assurance activities and a proven track record of conducting assurance activities in high value metro rail projects or projects of a similar scale / complexity.
Extensive experience of driving best practice in technical activities, processes, policies and standards.
In-depth understanding of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects in the architectural / engineering / construction sectors.
Extensive experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organization influencing the improvement of process and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting.
In-depth knowledge of quality management and process improvement practices and systems is desirable, preferably within the construction sector

Skills

Strong influencing skills to manage and motivate teams in support of delivery of high risk, value and complex project and programmes.
Critical thinker with good analytical skills, logical reasoning and ethical judgement.
Ability to coordinate and organise multiple sources of reporting inputs / performance data and deliver project / programme reports as required.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and promotes open dialog and community, encourages diverse viewpoints and constructive debate.
Ability to assure and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service.
Strong project management skills to support the planning, execution, and completion of the project.
Ability to effectively engage with and manage relationships with various stakeholders, including customers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate clear and consistent dialogue between all parties involved.
Proficiency in gathering, documenting, and analysing project requirements to ensure they align with customer and operational needs.
Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with the project.
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and ensure cohesive project delivery.
Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions to keep the project on track.
Understanding of railway systems, including design, operations, and safety standards.
Experience in quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet the required standards.
Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.
Strong analytical and organisational skills.

Additional Information

What we offer you:

Full time, 12 month FTC
Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
8% Pension
25 days Annual leave (23 days + 2 company days)
Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

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 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.

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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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