Managing Consultant

RSM UK Group LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Procurement & Project Assurance Managing Consultant. This role involves leading independent assurance reviews over major projects, ensuring compliance and delivering quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or business with experience in project assurance methodologies. You will benefit from a hybrid work model, generous holiday allowance, and access to extensive professional development resources.

Benefits

Hybrid and Flexible working (3 days in the office)

27 Days Holiday

Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing benefits

Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand

Qualifications

• Experience delivering project assurance within professional services or large programme environments.
• Deep understanding of procurement lifecycle and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to analyse cost models, contract terms, and financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent assurance over major projects and programmes.
• Assess procurement processes to ensure compliance and value for money.
• Own multiple assurance engagements and manage client relationships.

Skills

Project management methodologies (PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile)

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement and reporting skills

Strong risk management and issue resolution skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or Supply Chain

Master’s degree (MBA or MSc in Project Management/Supply Chain)

CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Job description

Procurement & Project Assurance Managing Consultant

Procurement & Project Assurance Managing Consultant

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Join a Consulting team that helps clients deliver major capital programmes and procurement activities with confidence.

You’ll assess delivery health, strengthen governance and controls, and provide independent challenge for the delivery of procurement activities and complex capital projects on time, on budget and aligned to strategy—while building your own career at pace.At RSM, you will build broad sector and technical experience, develop in ‑ demand skills, and shape a career path that’s uniquely yours.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent assurance over major projects and programmes to assess delivery confidence, cost, schedule and alignment to strategic objectives.
• Conduct project health checks, gateway reviews and offer real time embedded assurance.
• Assess governance, PMO maturity, risk management and project controls.
• Identify risks and issues early, recommending practical actions to keep delivery on track.
• Assess procurement processes and controls to ensure compliance, transparency and value for money.
• Provide independent assurance over tender evaluations and supplier selection.
• Perform supplier due diligence, risk monitoring and reviews related to conflicts of interest or potential procurement fraud.
• Review high risk and complex procurement activity to highlight delivery, cost and compliance risks.

Client and Team Leadership

• Own multiple assurance engagements end ‑ to ‑ end— from planning, delivery quality, to reporting and stakeholder management at senior levels.
• Work closely with the wider Internal Audit colleagues and client teams to ensure smooth, well ‑ governed delivery of project and procurement assurance engagements.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in project governance and procurement activities, bringing strong knowledge of over applicable legislation and best ‑ practice frameworks.
• Oversee and coach junior team members, ensuring all work meets RSM quality standards and supports their development.
• Effectively manage client billing and the financial performance of portfolio of engagements, meeting expected recovery and margin targets.
• Support the Consulting Director with the preparation of proposals, RFP responses, and wider business ‑ development activity.
• Contribute to go ‑ to ‑ market initiatives, including thought leadership and participation in industry forums.

What we are looking for

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or Supply Chain.
• Master’s degree (MBA or MSc in Project Management/Supply Chain) - preferrable.
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply).

Experience and Skills

• Experience delivering project assurance and/or procurement assurance within professional services or a large programme environment.
• Expertise in project management methodologies (PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile).
• Deep understanding of procurement lifecycle (planning, tendering, evaluation, contract management).
• Knowledge of public procurement regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to review tender evaluation processes and detect fraud/conflicts of interest.
• Ability to analyse cost models, contract terms, and financial transactions.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement platforms.
• Strong risk management and issue resolution skills.
• Stakeholder engagement and reporting to boards/audit committees.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making under pressure.

Benefits

• Hybrid and Flexible working (3 days in the office)
• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team

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