Assistant Manager - Technology, Sustainability and Innovation

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Assistant Manager in Technology, Sustainability, and Innovation to join their Birmingham team. This role offers the chance to contribute to innovative project delivery while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advisory or project management and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. You'll be instrumental in translating complex ideas into actionable plans and mentoring colleagues. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive and flexible workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Autonomy in work

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy, industry, or technical fields.
• Ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of senior client-facing work with high-quality outputs.
• Identify business development opportunities and assist with bids.

Skills

Advisory experience

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Software proficiency (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Education

Relevant professional certifications (e.g., APM PMQ/PPQ/ChPP; MoP; MSP; PRINCE2)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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Client:

KPMG

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Who are we

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected audit and consulting firms. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Major Projects Advisory (MPA) is a multi-disciplinary team within Customer, Operations, and Infrastructure (CO&I), one of seven super service lines across KPMG’s Advisory business. Operating from all over the UK, we undertake work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise. We are a multi-disciplinary team of cross-sector experts in complex project and programme delivery. We transform our clients’ delivery capability and partner with them to deliver faster, cheaper, greener, and better. As a recognized market leader, we partner with an impressive client base across both private and public sectors, delivering lasting results in sectors such as:

• Government
• Defence
• Water
• Construction and materials
• Energy
• Transport
• Retail

Why join KPMG as a Technology, Sustainability and Innovation Assistant Manager?

“TSI” (Technology, Sustainability and Innovation) is part of KPMG’s Major Projects Advisory team, established to support innovative and sustainable project delivery.

What you will be doing

Our Assistant Managers play an important role in delivering value for our clients, requiring a foundation of professional experience—whether in consulting, industry, technical fields, or related areas with an interest in capital projects and programmes.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting delivery of senior client-facing work within specialist areas, producing high-quality outputs with excellent attention to detail
• Translating complex themes into simple, understandable presentations and outputs
• Challenging teams to develop new solutions, leveraging collective strengths for lasting client value
• Staying updated on developments affecting your work, contributing to thought leadership, and developing KPMG’s opinions in technical areas
• Identifying business development opportunities and assisting with bids
• Coaching and mentoring colleagues
• Living our values as a role model

What you will need to do it

We seek a highly innovative, adaptable individual with experience in collaborating within multidisciplinary technical teams. Skills in translating technical information to non-technical audiences are highly valued.

The role requires agility and determination to solve complex infrastructure challenges, with a collaborative, high-performing team that celebrates failure as part of learning. We value diverse personalities and backgrounds, including financial, engineering, and humanities fields.

Skills we’d love to see / amazing extras:

• Experience in advisory or delivery roles—consultancy, industry, or technical backgrounds
• Experience in project, programme, or portfolio management
• Interest or experience in construction innovation, digital evolution, or sustainability
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including working with numerical data
• Ability to build and maintain relationships
• Confident communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in software such as Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., APM PMQ/PPQ/ChPP; MoP; MSP; PRINCE2)

Our TSI Team Pledge

We offer autonomy and flexibility, including hybrid working options, to accommodate personal circumstances. While some in-person presence is expected, we support work-life balance and encourage open communication about workload and needs.

Our team is diverse in age, background, and expertise, welcoming applicants from various educational and professional backgrounds, including those with relevant experience in lieu of formal qualifications.

Our Locations:

We are open to candidates across the UK, with core hubs in:

• London - Canary Wharf
• Manchester
• Birmingham
• Leeds

We can facilitate flexible working arrangements. To learn more or apply, create a profile, upload your CV, and begin your journey with KPMG.

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