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Turley launches Business Cases and Funding service

We have expanded our Economics offer with the launch of a new Business Cases and Funding service. The specialist team will be led by Andy Rumfitt who joins as a Senior Director.

Andy was a former Director of Economics & Economic Development at AECOM, where he spent seven years at the firm building a team of 30. Andy led the due diligence of more than 140 business and investment cases across all infrastructure types and directed case making work on major transport schemes such as Crossrail 2, Sutton Link and the Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension.

He will head up our newly launched service, which provides business case development, appraisal, and funding applications for the private and public sector. Further appointments to the team will be announced imminently.

The team specialises in leading and producing integrated “five case” applications based on the most recent Treasury Green Book guidance. Services include appraisal and due diligence; production of business cases; impact assessments; evaluation and benefit realisation; training and coaching.

The launch of the new service will help clients meet the Government’s change in investment approach and approval processes, which reflect greater emphasis on the levelling up agenda and meeting net zero targets.

Andy said: “Turley’s existing services marry up extremely well with a Business Cases and Funding team. Being part of a broad development economics service, which includes in-house development viability expertise, enables an integrated service to clients. Working alongside a dedicated sustainability team also means we can work with clients to validate and provide advice on measuring ESG. This is extremely valuable in helping organisations demonstrate the case for investment and development.

“I’m really looking forward to building a market leading Business Cases and Funding team and working alongside new colleagues and clients at Turley.”

Turley’s Chief Executive, Dave Trimingham, said: “This new service comes at a pivotal point for Turley and our clients. With increasing emphasis on the levelling up agenda and net zero targets, early demonstration of the business cases for new projects and how they align with Government’s changing investment approach is crucial for any successful bid.

“Andy has unrivalled experience in making successful business cases and funding bids. We are incredibly pleased he will be leading our new service. Working closely with colleagues across our 14 locations we see opportunities for Andy and team to support clients and partners in bringing forward a wide range of development and regeneration in all parts of the UK and Ireland.”

1 July 2021