Manager - Capital Projects

Ernst & Young; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Manager to oversee the delivery of infrastructure transformation programs. The role involves leading teams, developing business cases, and shaping solutions for sustainability and public sector projects. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of the UK's Infrastructure sector, with the ability to build relationships and drive change.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Transformative leadership development

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Strong interest in the UK Infrastructure sector and HMG commitments.
• Proven ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Skills in both traditional and agile project environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage EY teams for Infrastructure transformation projects.
• Lead development of business cases and innovative solutions.
• Contribute to business development with an understanding of the Infrastructure market.

Skills

Understanding of UK Infrastructure sector

Knowledge of sustainability challenges

Experience in management consultancy

Data analysis

Project Management skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

5+ years experience in Infrastructure sector

Job description

Overview

• The initiation and successful delivery of transformation programmes, tackling our clients' most pressing and complex initiatives
• Sustainable infrastructure to support the government's green infrastructure plan and ambition to deliver net zero to the UK
• The involvement in early stage, large scale infrastructure project development activities, as well as ongoing support, to drive more successful infrastructure project delivery

We are focused on growing our sustainable infrastructure programme focus and large scale transformation delivery across our wide range of clients within a variety of sectors, including Government, Transport, Energy and Utilities, Housing and Telecommunications. We want people who are passionate about sustainability and climate change and who are keen to help clients realise decarbonisation and energy transition ambitions. We are looking to grow our overall presence across the infrastructure sector and be involved in the design, development and delivery of significant programmes under the recently published UK Infrastructure 10 Year Strategy. As a Manager, you will take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of client engagements across industries. You will help shape, sell and ultimately deliver engagements, with exposure to senior client stakeholders up to Director level. You will not only be developing the recommendations that will ultimately be implemented by our clients, but you will also be a key contributor to the growth of EY's business and our sustainability proposition, by identifying potential opportunities and helping develop new offers and thought leadership to take to market.

Responsibilities

• Management of EY teams to develop and implement solutions to help enable the successful delivery of Infrastructure transformation projects, including leading workstreams on key client accounts
• Leading the development of robust and sustainable HMT Green Book business cases
• Developing innovative solutions from end-to-end to support clients in achieving sustainable change, including their transition to net zero / net negative
• Delivering presentations to senior clients to provide recommendations and solutions to their problems
• Management of client stakeholders to achieve alignment and buy-in to a solution or particular direction
• Leading client meetings and workshops
• Leading the delivery of programmes and projects, within both traditional and agile project environments
• Owning and fostering trusted relationships with senior clients that contribute to enhancing EY's brand and reputation
• Identifying future opportunities within the client or broader Infrastructure sector
• Providing leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to junior staff
• Contribute to business development, using knowledge of the Infrastructure market to draft innovative proposals
• Contribute to internal practice development, around the Infrastructure market in general but also within specific competency / capability focus area (e.g. Transformation, Finance, Supply Chain, Technology)
• Contribute to EY's positioning across the UK (and global) infrastructure market, through an active social media presence, and thought leadership development

Additional Qualifications & Skills

• A strong understanding of, and interest in, the UK Infrastructure sector including HMG commitments such as National Infrastructure Strategy and Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution.
• Knowledge of sustainability and climate change challenges across industries
• Knowledge of one or more of the following sectors: Energy, Government, Transport, Power and Utilities, Telco and Media
• Experience working in industry, government or a management consultancy environment
• Ability to analyse data and deliver insightful, practical solutions
• Experience of managing teams, including internal staff, clients and wider stakeholders
• Experience of delivering presentations to senior audiences
• Skills and experience in Portfolio, Programme and Project Management
• Strong commercial acumen
• Experience of working within both traditional and agile project environments
• The confidence to build lasting relationships and influence senior colleagues and clients in leading roles
• Proven ability to adapt and learn in an innovative environment

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or experience
• 5+ years experience within the Infrastructure sector, with specific experience in one or more sub‑capabilities (e.g. Programme management, business case development, transformation definition & delivery, strategy and policy development)
• The ability to write to a high standard, whilst being fluent/native in English with additional major languages desired
• Ability to make adapt style and approach to suit different contexts and environments
• Identifying, creating and sustaining value
• A willingness to travel and work across the UK and potentially overseas

Preferred

• Experience of working on large scale digitally enabled infrastructure programmes
• An ability to adapt and learn in an innovative environment

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

The UK government's "UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy" sets out a long‑term, cross‑sector plan to drive economic growth, deliver net zero, and improve public services. With a £725 billion commitment, the strategy prioritises stability, private investment, and robust delivery across transport, energy, digital, water, housing, and social infrastructure. Sustainable infrastructure will play a critical role in delivering this strategy. Building a career in this sector offers diverse opportunities on some of the UK's most transformational and iconic projects. The opportunity Advising clients on their most complex sustainable infrastructure challenges, is a core focus for EY, and something that spans multiple sectors and competencies.

Benefits

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.