Senior Consultant, Capital Projects, Infrastructure

Senior Consultant Capital Projects EY Consulting

Manchester & London

At EY we are proud to work at the heart of some of theUKs most complex andhighprofileinfrastructure work across the infrastructure lifecycleincludingearly stageprojectdefinitiondesigndelivery operations anddecommissioning. We actas a Key Advisor working with senior leaders across all areas of their businessesto shape the infrastructure of the future anddelivercustomer-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 weworkon some of the UKs biggestroad and rail projects as well aswithoperators ofthe UKstransport 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 AIenabled platforms data centres and telecommunications

As a Senior Consultant you willwork acrossmulti-disciplinaryteamsto help shape infrastructure programmes aligned with the UKs National Infrastructure Strategy contributing to net zero resilience andlongtermvalue creation. You will play a meaningful role in delivering social value and supporting the transition to a more sustainable future.

WhatYoullDo

• Carry out business programme and project analysis to evaluate processes and information and identify opportunities for improvement
• Contribute to the development of structured and engaging evidencebased reports documents and presentations to inform senior decisionmaking
• Support coordination and facilitate workshops meetings and engagement sessions with diverse stakeholder groups
• Support programme and project management delivery using both traditional and agile approaches including planning project controls RAID management delivery assurance and reporting
• Support with the development of business cases and investment cases for sustainable netzero and largescale infrastructure initiatives (including Green Book Five Case Model business cases)
• Build strong working relationships and collaborate with clients acting as a trusted daytoday advisor to clients
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members
• Contribute to business development including supporting proposal development and tender responses
• Support practice development within Infrastructure contributing to knowledge tools and thought leadership
• Help strengthen EYs market presence through insights collaboration and optional publicfacing activity (e.g. social media thought leadership)

WhatWereLooking For

• A strong understanding of the UK infrastructure landscape including the UKs longterm 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
• Demonstrable experience supporting infrastructure / transformation projects
• Interest in climate transition net zero and the UKs Green Industrial Revolution
• 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 data and develop practical evidence based recommendations
• Outstanding communication skills including the ability to write clearly present confidently and tailor messages for senior stakeholders
• Programme and project management skills across traditional and agile methodologies
• Facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to bring stakeholders together build alignment and drive outcomes
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders through collaboration and credibility
• Any experience applying digital and AI tools to support datadriven insights and decisionmaking
• Enjoy working in a hybrid environment including with clients on site with EY teams in the office and virtually
• Ideally have knowledge of key sectors such as energy government transport utilities telecommunications or social 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 decisionmakers 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 competitiveremunerationpackage. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development and withFlexEYyou can select benefits that suit your needs covering holidays health and wellbeing insurance savings and a wide range of discountsoffersand promotions. Plus we offer:

• A competitive marketbenchmarked salary and performancerelated 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