Advisory Consultant

Adler & Allan
Manchester, United Kingdom
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 60K

Job location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Information Technology
Data Lineage

Job description

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity. We are seeking a Principal Assurance Consultant to lead and deliver high-impact advisory assurance projects. 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.
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Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits & conditions

  • 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.
  • Professional Membership fees paid.
  • 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.
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About the company

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