Manager - Economic, Growth and Infrastructure

Tetra Tech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Manager to drive sustainable economic growth and infrastructure development in emerging markets. The successful candidate will manage complex programmes and lead business development efforts while fostering partnerships with clients and stakeholders. This role requires a Master's degree and experience in managing international development programmes, ideally in an FCDO-funded context. The firm embraces hybrid working, offering flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for international travel

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing international development programmes is essential.
• Experience managing FCDO-funded programmes is highly desirable.
• Collaborative and proactive mindset with proven business development track record.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of complex international development programmes.
• Lead business development efforts and manage tender processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and partners.

Skills

International development programme management

Business development

Strong writing skills

Collaboration and teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication in English

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Company Overview : Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services worldwide. It supports government and commercial clients with innovative solutions focused on international development climate mitigation and adaptation environmental sustainability biodiversity conservation land reform infrastructure urban development transport water and resource management. With 30000 associates worldwide in over 120 countries Tetra Techs capabilities span the entire project cycle.

Tetra Tech International Development Europe is Tetra Techs European business unit focused on International Development. We are based in London with offices in Kenya Nigeria Poland and the Netherlands. We deliver international development programmes focused on economic growth governance and justice / security and infrastructure for clients such as the UKs Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) the United Nations the European Union the European Investment Bank and other donors and funding agencies. We also have a strong in-house Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning Practice consisting of 35 evaluators statisticians economists social scientists and research managers.

Our Values :

• We value our people: we support the development of our people ensuring that the environments in which they work are fair safe and flexible.
• We deliver quality results: we go the extra mile to deliver value for our clients impact for beneficiaries and a fair financial return for the company to grow sustainably.
• We collaborate effectively: we work authentically with our clients beneficiaries and partners and strive to always communicate clearly and openly.
• We encourage creativity and innovation: we encourage entrepreneurial thinking and provide the freedom support and investment for new ideas and initiatives.
• We operate with integrity: We will do the right thing be honest and keep to our commitments.

Location : London Stable Street (Coals Drop Yard near Kings Cross Station)

Flexible working available: We operate a hybrid working policy with people working from the office two days a week and the rest working from home. People may choose to come in more often.

Contract Type : Permanent Full Time Permanent

Working Hours : Monday to Friday 37.50 hours per week (with the occasional travel to project country locations)

Salary & Benefits : Competitive Salary & Benefits

Job Overview

Are you a skilled early mid-career development professional passionate about driving sustainable economic growth and infrastructure development in emerging markets Ready to take an important role in delivering high-impact international development programmes across diverse geographies As a Manager with Tetra Tech International Development you will manage the successful delivery of complex programmes play a major role in business development efforts and build strong client and partner relationships.

About Us

At Tetra Tech International Development our Economic Growth and Infrastructure team is transforming lives and communities worldwide. We apply market-driven solutions and technical expertise to help countries unlock their economic potential build resilient workforces and develop sustainable infrastructure. Partnering with leading clients such as the UK Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) European Investment Bank and KfW Development Bank we deliver inclusive and resilient programmes that shape the future of developing economies. Examples include our delivery of FCDOs 50m Land Facility and the 40m Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility. To learn more about Tetra Tech International Development Europe please visit : .

Main Duties

• Manage the successful delivery of large complex international development programmes ensuring they meet quality standards milestones budgets and client requirements.
• Lead and support business development by identifying opportunities managing end-to-end tender processes coordinating teams crafting tailored proposals that clearly communicate value and collaborating with partners to build competitive tenders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients partners consultants and internal teams to support the successful delivery of programs and business growth.
• Contribute to the wider Economic Growth and Infrastructure Practice by sharing knowledge and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Willing and able to travel internationally as required including to fragile and conflict-affected states and other company offices as required.

Aptitude and skills

• An experienced early mid-career professional with demonstrable experience managing international development programmes ideally in economic growth infrastructure private sector development climate and nature energy or related sectors. Experience managing FCDO-funded programmes is highly desirable.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset driven to identify and pursue new business opportunities. You bring a proven track record in business development including significant contributions to pipeline growth pursuit strategy and successful tender submissions ideally within FCDO-funded contexts. Strong writing skills are highly valued in proposal writing.
• Technically adept with deep knowledge of inclusive economic growth climate and / or infrastructure challenges and opportunities in developing country contexts.
• Well-connected with extensive networks of potential partners and experts relevant to our geographic and thematic priorities.
• An outstanding communicator in English (both written and oral) comfortable working across cultures and with global teams.
• Exceptionally organised detail-oriented and numerate capable of managing multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated adaptable and committed to fostering a positive collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

Educated to Masters level (or equivalent preferably) in international development economics agriculture engineering climate and sustainability or related disciplines.

Why Join Us

• Join a passionate diverse team dedicated to delivering lasting global change.
• Thrive in an inclusive supportive workplace culture that values your expertise and professional growth.
• Benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for international travel.
• Be part of something bigger Tetra Tech Inc. is a global leader in water environment and sustainable infrastructure with over 30000 employees and 550 offices worldwide. Learn more : About Us - Tetra Tech .
• If you are ready to advance your career and drive meaningful change we want to hear from you!

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been appointed. The company reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at its discretion.

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK; we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 Tetra Tech prides itself in a workplace culture that complies with and ensures the workplace is free from discrimination harassment bullying racism and hate speech of any form regardless of age disability sex gender reassignment sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief marriage and civil partnerships. We encourage all applicants from different backgrounds to apply for this role.

Disability Confident Employer :

Disability Confident is a UK government scheme that supports employers in creating and fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces. We have self-identified as registered disability confident participants.

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Safeguarding :

Tetra Tech International Development has robust policies and guidelines which exemplify our commitment to safeguarding and technical excellence in gender equality. Our team of dedicated GEDSI advisers work closely with our staff and partners to ensure a context-specific and consistent approach is applied to all of our programmes to improve the livelihoods of the worlds most marginalised groups.

Region : United Kingdom and Europe Teams and Clients

Role Category : Headquarters Positions or Project Opportunities

Additional Information

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

IT Experience,Project Management Methodology,Data Center Experience,LAN,Cloud Infrastructure,Computer Networking,Visio,ITIL,Project Management,SAN,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1