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About the Role

As an Infrastructure Major Projects Assurance Senior Manager, you will support and deputise for the Head of our Major Project, Programme and Portfolio Assurance service line. You will play an important part in an ambitious five-year growth plan for the service line, the Business Risk Services practice, and the firm as a whole. You will build on your experience from sectors such as infrastructure, design and construction, energy, environment, business systems, or business change and transformation by shaping and delivering high-quality, insightful project and programme assurance outcomes in diverse sectors. You will also contribute to the operational management of our Business Risk Services practice.

Responsibilities

Support, and deputise for when required, the Head of our Major Project, Programme and Portfolio Assurance service line
Play an important part an ambitious five year growth plan for the service line, our Business Risk Services practice and the firm as a whole
Build on the experience that you can bring from sectors such as infrastructure, design and construction, energy, environment, business systems or business change and transformation, by shaping and delivering high quality, insightful project and programme assurance outcomes in sectors ranging from defence and nuclear to retail and hospitality
Contribute to the operational management of our Business Risk Services practice

Requirements

Qualification to at least degree level
Full or Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (eg APM, RICS, ICE, CIIA) with experience at that level
Demonstrable experience of delivering formal project and programme assurance activities
Confident managing a portfolio of clients
Able to project confidence and credibility, supported by substantial professional experience
Excellent communication skills, in particular the ability to gather and interpret verbal evidence taken in interviews and deliver concise and insightful outcomes to clients and stakeholders at very senior level
Proven experience of developing and securing new business
Experience of delivering maturity assessments (for example P3M3)
Accreditation as an Infrastructure and Projects Authority Review Team Member or Review Team Leader

Skills

Infrastructure
Design and construction
Energy
Environment
Business systems
Business change and transformation
Project and programme assurance
Defence
Nuclear
Retail
Hospitality
Project confidence and credibility
Gather and interpret verbal evidence
Deliver concise and insightful outcomes
Developing and securing new business
Delivering maturity assessments
Infrastructure and Projects Authority Review Team Member or Review Team Leader

Work Type

Flexible working
Reduced hours
Job shares

Experience Level

Senior Manager

Education Level

Degree level

Benefits

Flexible working options
Support to balance work and life

About the Company

Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership.
With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional.
Business Risk Services currently has over 350 in-house audit and assurance specialists and access to the support of over 4000 experts in very specific, diverse areas such as forensics, financial modelling, mergers and acquisitions and ethics.

Equal Opportunity

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone.
Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm.
The things that set you apart, we value them.
That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job.
From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society.
It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.
We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations.
People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves.