Senior Consultant – Programme Advisory – Business Case & Project Finance

Job Description

• Our project finance and business case advisory team support clients in developing, implementing, and optimising procurement and funding strategies for greener and sustainable fit to meet Net Zero targets.
• Understand the factors influencing major programme set up, development and delivery at different stages in the programme lifecycle; the emphasis on business case development and major infrastructure development using private capital.
• Use your experience and knowledge to contribute to the assessment of a business challenge, the development of an “optimal” solution and implementation of that solution.
• Deploy our established processes, tools, and systems, tailoring these to suit specific circumstances and contributing to their continuous improvement and development.
• Use your strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills to support the successful adoption and realisation of successful business outcomes.
• Present your ideas and outputs in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.
• Be confident operating as part of a multi-disciplined team providing a holistic professional advisory service to our clients in all parts of a major programme.
• Be accountable for the quality of your work and delivering on excellent client care.
• Share your knowledge and experience with your colleagues through our communities of practice, social media channels and workshops.
• Identify, contribute to and progress business generation opportunities where appropriate.
• Flexible to travel.

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters or MBA qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous.
• Experience of project finance and/or business case development preferably in one or more of de-carbonisation and Net Zero, Renewable energy, Defence, or Water.
• Experience of working with the public sector, with a portfolio of experience in managing transactions/projects with a public sector delivery setting for across a range of sectors and organisations.
• Understanding of the latest UK policy guidance development and implementation of economic benefit assessment, including social value, community benefits and low carbon transition.
• Experience in some, or all, of the following technologies and services in de‑carbonisation and Net Zero: ideally this will also include hydrogen, electric/zero emissions and hybrid transport infrastructure, sustainable transport, batteries (including battery storage), carbon capture storage.
• Understanding of the concept of project finance and the role private capital plays in infrastructure development, in particular, de‑carbonisation and Net Zero.
• PPP/PFI experience (in particular PFI handback).
• Effective management experience within a multi‑stakeholder environment.
• Demonstrable capability as an influencer within commercial / procurement environments, coupled with the flair to leverage commercial opportunities and grow client relationships as a “trusted advisor”.
• Robust and methodical analytical skills, adaptable and a team player to work as part of a growing business unit.
• Excellent communication skills including active listening, presentation, and written communication.
• A natural gravitas in dealings with clients, with a “making the difference” approach and an enquiring mind‑set.
• Able to prepare, define and lead on bid proposals, and work closely alongside Senior Management and the wider Turner & Townsend team.

Other essential requirements

• Valid security clearance (SC).
• British national.
• Hold a UK passport.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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