Principal Assurance Advisory Consultant
hace 17 días
Leeds
We are seeking aPrincipal Assurance Consultant to lead and deliver high-impact advisory assurance projects. Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. You will be responsible for: • Assurance process development – Maintain and enhance Aqua’s approach to delivering assurance commissions aligning with best practice standards and supporting technical teams with the design and delivery of specific audits., • Risk, Controls & Governance - Evaluate the effectiveness of governance frameworks (e.g., investment boards, AMP cycle governance)., • Stakeholder Engagement & Insight - Build strong relationships with Asset Planning, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Regulation, and Capital Delivery teams. Present findings to senior leadership, Audit & Risk Committee, and external regulators. Translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations., • Regulatory & Reporting Assurance - Provide independent assurance on submissions to regulators including Ofwat, Environment Agency, and Drinking Water Inspectorate., • Asset Management Assurance - Deliver assurance over the end‑to‑end asset lifecycle, testing compliance with ISO 55001 and internal asset management policies., • Capital Programme & Project Assurance - Provide assurance across feasibility, design, and delivery stages. Reviewing project governance, gateway processes, commercial controls, and risk management.Qualifications, • Relevant professional experience in assurance, internal audit, compliance, risk, or regulatory reporting., • Internal audit methodologies, risk-based assurance, or second-line assurance, • Understanding of asset management in utilities or infrastructure (desirable), • Data lineage, data quality testing, and control evaluation, • Experience in the water sector during an AMP cycle or business plan preparation (desirable), • Delivery of assurance over capital programmes or major projects (desirable), • Data assurance experience for regulatory submissions (desirable), • Understanding of strategic planning, asset management, or regulatory frameworks (desirable), • Ability to apply best practice and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges., • Skilled in building and maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and trends., • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to time, cost, and quality standards., • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to simplify complex concepts., • Experience preparing reports, business cases, and presentations for senior audiences., • Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery principles., • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and supporting team development.Additional Information, • Competitive salary + discretionary bonus., • Company pension., • 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to purchase additional leave., • Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme., • Company mobile phone and laptop provided., • Training and career progression opportunities., • Life Assurance Scheme 4 x annual salary., • Employee Assistance Programme (with access to GP appointments, Physio appointments and Mental Health Support)., • Medicash cash plan (Money back on everyday healthcare costs such as dental, glasses, contact lenses)., • Refer a friend scheme.