Associate Director - Renewables

KPMG United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the infrastructure sector seeks an Associate Director to lead client engagements and business development. The ideal candidate will have strong financial qualifications and substantial experience in infrastructure projects, including Renewable energy initiatives. This role offers a pathway to progress to Director level, providing an opportunity to influence and drive impactful projects at a national level.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with infrastructure projects and PPPs.
• Knowledge of renewable energy and emerging Net Zero assets.
• Established network and reputation in the sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of client projects and manage relationships.
• Provide financial and commercial project advice.
• Drive business development and own propositions.

Skills

Financial modelling expertise

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder presentation

Education

ACA, CFA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job description

KPMG UK's Infrastructure Advisory Group (IAG) is a team of roughly 400 professionals and is widely recognised as one of the world's leading independent financial and commercial advisers in the infrastructure sector. IAG has locations in London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester, but operates on a national basis.

IAG provides in-depth advice on strategic, financial, regulatory, and commercial issues driving investments in infrastructure in the UK and internationally. This includes providing strategic advice to companies and investors to enable private capital funding, working with the public sector to develop business cases, and advising on negotiations to facilitate public-private collaborations. We collaborate with other KPMG functions on mergers and acquisitions, valuations, tax, accounting, and due diligence.

Social infrastructure is a key focus for IAG, covering real estate (healthcare, housing, education) and decentralised energy sectors. We focus on developing new infrastructure and increasingly on retrofitting and decarbonising existing environments.

Our services span the entire infrastructure project lifecycle, from feasibility assessments, commercial structuring, business plans, and investment support to financing, procurement advice, construction phase assurance, and dispute resolution.

As our business rapidly expands, we seek a high-calibre candidate to support current projects and grow our offerings in Net Zero and Renewables sectors.

The Role

The Associate Director is a senior team member responsible for leading client engagements and business development. Progression to Director is possible with demonstrated success.

• Lead delivery of client projects daily;
• Build and maintain strong client relationships;
• Provide financial and commercial project advice;
• Manage internal and external project inputs;
• Identify client needs and propose innovative solutions;
• Create high-quality documentation and presentations;
• Develop and review financial models;
• Drive business development and own propositions;
• Lead proposal and pitch development;
• Build sector-specific insights and thought leadership;
• Utilise industry networks to generate opportunities;
• Manage engagement risks and ensure compliance;
• Mentor junior team members; and
• Perform other senior role duties.

The Person

• Hold a financial qualification such as ACA, CFA, or equivalent;
• Experience in client and market-facing roles;
• Significant experience with infrastructure projects, PPPs/PFIs, from private/public sector work;
• Knowledge of renewable energy and emerging Net Zero assets (e.g., District Heat, Carbon Capture, Hydrogen);
• Deep understanding of financing structures, PPPs, project finance, and joint ventures;
• Strong report writing, business case development, and proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Financial modelling expertise and analytical skills;
• Comfortable presenting to diverse stakeholders;
• Independent thinker with problem-solving skills;
• Proven ability to identify and convert opportunities;
• Established network and reputation in the sector;
• Proactive attitude and drive to succeed.