Associate Director - Project Assurance

About the role

We are looking for an Associate Director to grow our Project Assurance offering within Infrastructure. Working closely with your line manager, you will shape high-quality service delivery, strengthen client relationships and help deliver sustainable performance across quality, customer satisfaction, profitability and cashflow. You’ll be based in our London office, working in a supportive and collaborative environment with the autonomy to manage your own projects and clear opportunities for career development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver project assurance commissions with strong technical proficiency across programme and project management.
• Manage and mentor project managers and other junior members of staff.
• Lead bid and proposal activities, supporting the growth of our service offer.
• Proactively market Currie & Brown locally, developing new business and clients in line with strategic objectives.
• Implement and monitor relevant administration systems and internal standards, including quality assurance and customer care.
• Take responsibility for compliance with the company’s Health & Safety policy and other applicable corporate policies.
• Champion and adhere to our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments.

About you

You bring strong technical delivery experience and a track record of leading assurance activity in complex infrastructure environments.

• Strong project and/or programme delivery experience in an infrastructure environment.
• Previous experience undertaking scrutiny/assurance of projects and programmes is essential.
• Previous experience as a lead reviewer is advantageous.

Technical competencies

• In depth knowledge of project assurance and project management
• Knowledge of programme and portfolio management, project controls including risk management, quality management and scheduling.
• Knowledge of governance arrangements
• Familiar with NEC3/4 in all its forms and other standard forms of contract.
• Excellent written and spoken English and presentation skills
• Understanding of relevant software packages e.g. Primavera P6.

Behavioural competencies

• Analytical thinker.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Works effectively as part of a team with a problem-solving and conflict-resolution mindset.
• Contributes to the development of working practices.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

What we offer

• The opportunity to lead high-profile assurance work across major infrastructure programmes.
• A collaborative, supportive team culture with access to experienced mentors.
• Clear development pathways and opportunities to shape and grow a service line.
• Competitive reward package and flexible working options (role dependent).

Why choose Currie & Brown?

Unlike some businesses, we prioritise for the long term and honour our commitments. We are compassionate and inclusive in the way we approach our work and always look to invest in our people’s futures. Be it a desire to work internationally, a drive to progress, or even a curiosity to operate in a new sector, we are there for our people at every stage – providing advice, support and the structure to achieve. That is why so many of us have established and built successful careers here for so long.

We are an international industry leader – Working for us provides the chance to work for a leading brand with a focus on excellence, being digitally-led in our approach, we present the chance to work on some of the world’s most prestigious projects and for some of the world’s top clients.

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day and that is why we firmly believe equality, diversity and inclusion should be taken seriously. Diverse people, backgrounds and experiences develop the most innovative of ideas, they are essential to our success, that is why we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.  

We offer comprehensive benefits packages in all our global regions which have been specifically tailored to offer additional rewards to our employees from entry level to senior executives.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover note outlining your relevant project assurance experience and interest in the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we will do our best to support you.