Manager-Internal Audit-- Infrastructure Functional (Civil Engineers)

EY- Process & Controls Risk Consulting – Manager -IA Capital Projects

As part of our Risk Consulting, you will be supporting the team in client engagements related to Risk Consulting, Internal Audit, GRC Consulting for various clients across the MENA region. The client base spans across various sectors and includes collaboration with other teams within Consulting services.

The opportunity

We’re looking for experienced professionals with experience in the Real Estate and Construction sector and Internal Audit/ Risk to join our Process & Controls Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of our service offering. This position will be based out of our offices (Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram) in the beautiful state of Kerala.

Working in our practice, you will have the opportunity to work with clients to provide practical risk management, internal audit solutions and gaining valuable experience in a variety of clients.

Your key responsibilities

The current role requires executing internal audit and other risk consulting engagements for Real Estate construction companies. As part of the role, the candidate is expected to:

• Responsible for leading and executing client engagements and meeting the expectations of the client and the onsite team within the MENA region.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management, including C-Suite executives.
• Perform end-to-end internal audits from planning to reporting including process understanding, walkthroughs, preparation of risk and control matrix / audit work program, control testing to assess their design and operating effectiveness, preparation of audit report and agreeing issues/ actions with management.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the Real Estate, Capital Projects, and Construction industry risks/issues/trends and end-to-end business processes.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of the project delivery (EPC) lifecycle, including understanding of governance structures, organizational design, and Delegation of Authority frameworks.
• Assess business cases for capital projects, analyzing their structure, assumptions, and feasibility.
• Lead audits with engineering, planning, or cost-related components, including review of master planning, engineering phases, stage gate methods, and design maturity.
• Understand cost estimating principles, cost estimate classifications, LPM build-up techniques, and perform BoQ analysis and material take-offs.
• Evaluate procurement, contract, and commercial practices, and apply project control principles (schedule, cost, risk, reporting).
• Analyze integrity, completeness and accuracy of project plans, cost estimates, risk plans, and interpret project documentation such as contracts, reports, and dashboards.
• Review and interpret resource plans and schedules to assess alignment with project objectives.
• Deliver/manage engagements on time, within budget, and at high quality.
• Identify key areas of improvement in the client's business processes and add value through insightful recommendations.
• Contribute to business development activities such as proposal preparation and lead identification.
• Always comply with the firm’s quality and risk management policies.
• Manage multiple assignments and associated project teams.
• Maintain excellent rapport and proactive communication with clients.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, enabling them to meet performance goals and grow their careers.
• Manage engagement budgets and support superiors in developing marketing collaterals, proposals, and new solutions/methodologies.

Skills and attributes for success

• Exceptional command on spoken and written English
• Globally mobile and flexible to travel to onsite locations at a short notice
• Highly analytical, organised and meticulous consulting skills
• Demonstrating and applying strong project management skills, inspiring teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure with commitment to deliver under tight deadline
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize effectively
• Attention to detail and quality assurance
• Proficient in MS-Office Suite, data analysis & validation

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in Internal Audit / Risk Management, with a focus on the Real Estate, Construction, or Capital Projects sector.
• Experience leading or supporting audits involving cost estimation, engineering reviews, procurement, and project controls.
• Ability to interpret and assess detailed project documentation, including project charters, schedules, cost plans, and risk assessments.
• A valid passport and willingness to travel internationally.