Senior Manager, Capital Projects, Infrastructure
Job Summary
Senior 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 Senior Manager you will advise on and shape some of the UKs most complex and highprofile infrastructure programmes aligned with national priorities. You will lead EY teams on major transformation programmes working closely with senior clients to provide strategic direction and confidence in delivery. You will play a critical role in delivering social value supporting the transition to a more sustainable future and strengthening EYs infrastructure and sustainability proposition through leadership thought leadership and marketfacing activity.
What Youll Do
- Be the Engagement Lead for EY engagements across infrastructure programmes (Energy Transport Utilities Social Infrastructure Defence and Digital Infrastructure) leading multiple EY workstreams
- Lead teams of EY and client staff within infrastructure programmes
- Ensure all EY outputs (including reports documents and presentations) are fit for purpose and meet our high quality standards
- Own senior client relationships providing clear actionable advice and influencing decision-making across complex stakeholder environments
- 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)
- Drive stakeholder alignment across diverse groups supporting clear communication shared understanding and coordinated decisionmaking
- Drive growth and market impact identifying and pursuing opportunities shaping new EY offerings supporting bids and contributing to EYs infrastructure and sustainability profile
- Lead and develop people coaching teams building capability and fostering a high-performing inclusive culture across the practice
What Were Looking For
- A strong understanding of the UK infrastructure landscape including the UKs longterm infrastructure strategy and national priorities
- A genuine passion for infrastructure and the value it can bring with a clear interest in how major programmes are shaped delivered and operated
- An experienced professional background supporting and delivering infrastructure and transformation programmes
- Demonstrable experience managing large teams to deliver quality outputs
- Expertise across one or more infrastructure sectors such as energy government transport utilities digital or social infrastructure
- Experience in industry government or consulting environments including Strategy Big 4 or Technology Consulting engineering consultancies or infrastructure owner / operator organisations
- Ability to own trusted relationships with clients through excellent communication collaboration and credibility
- Outstanding communication skills including the ability to write clearly present confidently and tailor messages for senior stakeholders
- Experience in programme and project delivery across traditional and agile methodologies
- 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
- A bonus but not essential alignment to the profession through relevant qualifications or memberships (e.g. ICE MPA APM PRINCE2 or similar)
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
- 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.
InfrastructureConsulting2026
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