Manager, Capital Projects, Infrastructure
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Manager Capital Projects EY Consulting
Manchester & London
At EY we are proud to work at the heart of some of the UKs most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes. We work across the infrastructure lifecycle including early stage project definition design delivery operations and decommissioning. We act as a Key Advisor working with senior leaders across all areas of their businesses to shape the infrastructure of the future and deliver customer-focused outcomes.
Our work is anchored in delivery of the UKs 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy supporting the delivery of the UKs 718bn infrastructure pipeline and aligned to national priorities including net zero resilience and productivity.
Our focus sectors include:
- Energy Transition we work at the heart of the next generation of low carbon infrastructure including nuclear power renewables and carbon capture and storage
- Transport Infrastructure we work on some of the UKs biggest road and rail projects as well as with operators of the UKs transport infrastructure
- Utilities we work with clients at the forefront of the UKs power network on the complex grid upgrades required as well as securing access to clean water and sanitation required for the next generation
- Social Infrastructure supporting the renewal of the UKs aging infrastructure including across health education and justice sectors
- Defence and National Security Infrastructure
- Digital Infrastructure such as AI-enabled platforms data centres and telecommunications
As a Manager you will play a key role in delivering highquality advisory work across major infrastructure and capital programmes. You will work closely with senior decisionmakers to bring clarity and structure to complex initiatives leading workstreams coordinating multidisciplinary teams and shaping clear actionable recommendations. You will also contribute to the growth of EYs Infrastructure practice through team development thought leadership and business development activity.
What Youll Do
- Lead delivery of workstreams across major infrastructure and capital programmes managing project teams to deliver
- Own the development of reports documents and presentations to assist clients and senior members of the EY team with decision making
- Lead the facilitation of workshops meetings and engagement sessions with clients and stakeholders
- Lead on programme and project management delivery using both traditional and agile approaches including planning project controls RAID management delivery assurance and reporting
- Lead on the development of business cases and investment cases for sustainable net-zero and large-scale infrastructure initiatives (including Green Book Five Case Model business cases)
- Build strong working relationships and collaborate with clients acting as a trusted day-to-day advisor to clients
- Drive stakeholder alignment across diverse groups supporting clear communication shared understanding and coordinated decisionmaking
- Manage coach and guide junior team members supporting their development
- Identify opportunities for additional support and contribute to proposals research and wider business development activity
- Stay informed of sector trends and emerging infrastructure themes to support timely relevant advice
- Help strengthen EYs market presence through insights collaboration and optional public-facing activity (e.g. social media thought leadership)
What Were Looking For
- A strong understanding of the UK infrastructure landscape including the UKs long term infrastructure strategy
- A genuine passion for infrastructure and the value it can bring with a clear interest in how major programmes are shaped delivered and operated
- A background in supporting infrastructure / transformation projects
- Experience in industry government or consulting environments including Strategy Big 4 or Technology Consulting engineering consultancies or infrastructure owner / operator organisations
- Ability to build trusted relationships with clients through excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret information and shape clear practical recommendations
- Outstanding communication skills including the ability to write to a high standard present confidently and tailor messages for senior stakeholders
- Experience in programme and project delivery strategic advice and operating model implementations
- Facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to bring stakeholders together build alignment and drive outcomes
- Enjoy working in a hybrid environment including with clients on site with EY teams in the office and virtually
- Willingness to travel to client sites across the UK
- Experience across one or more infrastructure sectors such as transport energy utilities social infrastructure defence and digital infrastructure
- A bonus but not essential an alignment to the profession through relevant qualifications or memberships (e.g. ICE MPA APM PRINCE2 or similar)
Career & Growth
At EY you will have the opportunity to:
- Work on some of the most significant infrastructure and transformation programmes in the UK and internationally
- Build relationships with key decision-makers and programme leaders across public and private sectors
- Develop leadership capabilities through contributing to delivery and shaping delivery approaches
- Contribute to business development and help shape future service offerings
- Access structured learning mentoring and clear pathways for career progression
What We Offer
We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs covering holidays health and well-being insurance savings and a wide range of discounts offers and promotions. Plus we offer:
- A competitive market-benchmarked salary and performance-related bonus alongside EYs wider benefits and flexible working arrangements
- Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
- Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way
- Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs
- A diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
If this role sounds like a good fit wed encourage you to apply or get in touch for a confidential chat
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