Government & Infrastructure Manager (Financial & Commercial)

KPMG Ireland; Belfast City District; Híbrido; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discounted Health Insurance

Additional Annual Leave

Enhanced Family Leave

Emergency Childcare Cover

Social Events

Early Finish Fridays

Relocation Assistance

Learning & Development

Descripción de la vacante

KPMG Ireland seeks a Government & Infrastructure Manager to lead strategic, commercial and financial advisory on major infrastructure capital projects. The role is based in Belfast with hybrid working and involves delivering value across transport, housing, energy and digital services.

You'll work within the Infrastructure & Government team, collaborating with public sector clients, and shaping future infrastructure outcomes while developing your leadership and client-management skills.

Formación

• 5+ years experience in infrastructure capital projects or related advisory.
• Feasibility studies and business cases for investment programmes.
• Appraisal support for capital investment programmes and public services.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Knowledge of Better Business Cases NI.
• Experience with central or local government bodies.
• Numerate with strong analytical skills; financial modelling beneficial.
• Understanding of economic analysis for large capital projects.
• Willingness to learn across client challenges in a collaborative environment.
• Strong client relationship track record and cross-team collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic advice on development, procurement and delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• Critically review and develop business cases under Better Business Cases NI and Green Book.
• Advise on procurement of investments, tender documentation and bid negotiations.
• Manage engagements and junior team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Maintain day-to-day relationships with key client contacts and ensure responsiveness.
• Ensure quality and risk management procedures are met consistently.
• Apply innovative techniques to solve complex client problems.

Conocimientos

Strategic advice

Commercial & financial awareness

Better Business Cases NI

Government/public sector experience

Financial modelling (beneficial)

Analytical skills

Client relationships

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Relationship management

Executive stakeholder engagement

Descripción del empleo

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Government & Infrastructure Manager (Financial & Commercial)

Location: Belfast, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Manager

Contract type: Perm

A Snapshot Of Your Peer Group

• At least 5 years previous work experience with a background relating to providing strategic, commercial and financial advice on infrastructure capital projects and transformative public services
• Experience developing feasibility studies and business cases for investment programmes in one or more key sectors such as transport, housing, utilities, digital/technology, health and education
• Experience with providing the supporting analysis for the appraisal of capital investment programmes and transformative public services
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Knowledge and application of Better Business Cases NI
• Experience of working with central government departments and agencies or with local government
• Numerate with strong analytical skills. Financial modelling skills are also beneficial
• Appreciation of economic analysis and techniques applicable to large capital infrastructure projects
• An appetite to apply yourself on a broad range of client challenges and learn new skills in a challenging and supportive environment
• A strong client relationship track record
• Ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

• Providing strategic advice on approaches to the development, procurement and delivery of major infrastructure projects and contracts for the provision of critical government services across key areas including transport, housing, energy, utilities, digital/technology, education and health
• Critical review and development of business cases in accordance with Better Business Cases NI and Green Book methodology
• Providing commercial and financial advice on the procurement of major investment projects and critical public services across a range of sectors, including advising on tender and contract documentation, leading dialogue and negotiations with bidders and the evaluation of the tenders received
• Managing engagements and junior team members on projects, ensuring that the quality of our deliverables is high
• Helping to manage the day-to-day relationship with key client contacts, ensuring our service is responsive to their needs
• Ensuring KPMG's quality and risk management procedures are completed to the appropriate standard
• Applying innovative and creative techniques to solve complex problems on client engagements.

Your Team

Infrastructure is essential to Ireland's economic growth, sustainability, and quality of life. KPMG's Infrastructure & Government team has been advising on major public and private sector infrastructure projects across Ireland for over 20 years, helping clients navigate complex challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Working across Dublin, Cork, and Belfast, our team supports strategically important projects in areas including transport, energy, healthcare, housing, technology, and sustainability. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, develop your expertise, and contribute to shaping Ireland's future infrastructure landscape.

Infrastructure & Government - Public Sector - KPMG Ireland

Discover How KPMG Can Enrich Your Life Beyond Your Career

Benefits Tailored For You

At KPMG, we understand that life is multifaceted. That's why we offer a flexible benefits package designed to support your unique lifestyle. Our benefits include:

• Discounted Health Insurance: Prioritise your well-being with our health insurance options.
• Additional Annual Leave: Purchase extra leave to spend more time with friends and family or to travel.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enjoy more time with your family with our generous leave options.
• Emergency Childcare Cover: For times when your regular childcare plans fall through
• Social Events: Connect and network with colleagues through our engaging social events.
• Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early on bank holidays and during the summer.
• Relocation Assistance: Smooth your transition if you’re moving to Ireland.
• Learning & Development: Access our extensive supports, including LinkedIn Learning, to grow your skills.

We also offer a variety of flexible working options to help you balance your professional and personal life.

Career Progression with Continuous Support

From the moment you join KPMG, you’ll receive dedicated support from your performance manager to enhance your skills. Our award-winning Business School provides continuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise.

We stand out as the only Big Four firm to announce promotions four times a year, offering you frequent opportunities for career advancement.

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are at the heart of KPMG. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment at every level. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent by building a culture where everyone can achieve their potential. Learn more about our commitment here - https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/about/inclusion-diversity-equity.html

Ready to Join Us?

KPMG is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process if needed. Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities.

For any specific queries about the role, please contact Karine Vatuska.

Please note that agency assistance is not required for this position.