Principal Consultant Programme Advisory – Business Case & Funding Advisory (Defence Sector)

Company: Turner & Townsend
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Principal Consultant Programme Advisory – Business Case & Funding Advisory (Defence Sector)

Turner & Townsend is seeking a senior professional to join our Programme Advisory team in the Defence Sector, focusing on business case development and funding advisory under the Green Book framework.

Overview

Role: Principal Consultant Programme Advisory – Business Case & Funding Advisory (Defence Sector)

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom (travel as required)

Responsibilities

  • Work with defence sector clients including Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), Submarine Development Agency, Atomic Weapons Establishment, and Rolls Royce.
  • Opportunity to move between sectors to build experience across major programmes and projects.
  • Support clients in developing, implementing, and optimising procurement and funding strategies to meet greener and sustainable targets and Net Zero commitments.
  • Contribute to major project / programme setup, development and delivery across lifecycle, with emphasis on:
    • business case development; and
    • major infrastructure development using public funding and/or private capital
  • Apply experience to strategic and commercial assessment of business challenges, developing and implementing optimal solutions.
  • Engage with clients and stakeholders using strong interpersonal and persuasive skills; present ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Deploy Turner & Townsend processes and tools, tailoring as needed and contributing to ongoing improvement.
  • Provide holistic advisory services as part of a multi-disciplinary team; maintain high-quality outputs and client care.
  • Share knowledge through communities of practice, workshops, and relevant forums.
  • Identify and progress business generation opportunities where appropriate.
  • Flexibility to travel as required for project delivery.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to attain UK MoD Security Clearance – British Nationals only need apply.
  • Degree or MBA qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous.
  • Experience of government Green Book business case development.
  • Experience of working in the defence and/or public infrastructure sector, with a portfolio of transactions/projects in public sector settings.
  • Ability to write HMT Green Book Business cases across all five dimensions; familiarity with the Economic dimensions.
  • Knowledge of economic benefit assessment, including social value, community benefits and low carbon transition.
  • Understanding of relevant UK policy guidance development and government governance processes for HMT Green Book approvals.

Additional Experience

  • Broader experience in renewable/clean energy and decarbonization, transport, water services, or government services.
  • PPP/PFI experience (particularly PFI Handback).
  • Effective management experience within a multi-stakeholder environment.
  • Ability to influence in commercial/procurement environments and grow client relationships as a trusted advisor.
  • Strong analytical skills, collaborative, and capable of working in a growing business unit.
  • Experience in leading bid proposals and collaborating with senior management and the wider Turner & Townsend team.

Other Requirements

  • Valid security clearance (SC) or the ability to obtain it; candidates must be British Nationals and hold a UK passport.

Note: SOX control responsibilities may apply where relevant.

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Posted: April 11th, 2026