Senior Consultant - Programme Advisory - Business Case & Project Finance

Turner Townsend; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking experienced Principal and Senior Consultants in project finance and business case development. You will support clients in optimizing funding strategies for sustainable projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in de-carbonisation and renewable energy sectors and must be able to obtain UK security clearance. Join a dynamic team focusing on impactful projects aiming for net zero goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in project finance and/or business case development, preferably in decarbonisation or renewable energy.
• Understanding of UK policy guidance, economic benefit assessment, and low carbon transition.
• Ability to influence in commercial/procurement settings.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in developing funding strategies for sustainable projects.
• Contribute to assessing business challenges and developing solutions.
• Ensure quality of work and deliver excellent client care.

Skills

Project finance

Business case development

Decarbonisation

Renewable energies

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree, Masters, or MBA

Tools

Analytical tools

Job description

Please visit our website: Our Programme Advisory business, set up in 2018, offers services to clients in strategy, set-up, transition, and transformation of their capabilities to deliver major programmes and projects both in the UK and globally. We have a market-leading client base across the public and private sectors. Our key differentiator is offering practical, accessible advice informed by broad technical delivery capability and industry experience.

We are expanding our UK team and are seeking experienced Principal and Senior Consultants in project finance and business case development, especially those with experience in de-carbonisation, Net Zero projects, renewable energies, transport, and economic infrastructure assets using various funding and delivery models.

Job Description

• Support clients in developing, implementing, and optimizing procurement and funding strategies for greener, sustainable projects aligned with Net Zero targets.
• Understand factors influencing major programme setup, development, and delivery at different stages, with an emphasis on business case development and infrastructure development using private capital.
• Contribute to assessing business challenges, developing optimal solutions, and implementing them.
• Deploy and tailor our established processes, tools, and systems, contributing to their continuous improvement.
• Use strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills to support successful business outcomes.
• Present ideas and outputs clearly, concisely, and engagingly.
• Operate confidently within a multi-disciplinary team providing holistic advisory services.
• Ensure the quality of your work and deliver excellent client care.
• Share knowledge through communities of practice, social media, and workshops.
• Identify and contribute to business development opportunities.
• Be flexible to travel.

With a natural approach to business generation and excellent commercial acumen, you will support, lead, develop, and manage relationships with the backing of our senior leadership, in an entrepreneurial environment that encourages flexible working.

Qualifications

• A degree, Masters, MBA, or equivalent experience is advantageous.
• Experience in project finance and/or business case development, preferably in de-carbonisation, Net Zero, renewable energy, defense, or water sectors.
• Experience working with the public sector managing transactions/projects across various sectors.
• Understanding of UK policy guidance, economic benefit assessment, social value, community benefits, and low carbon transition.
• Experience with technologies in de-carbonisation and Net Zero, such as hydrogen, electric/zero emissions transport, batteries, and carbon capture storage.
• Understanding of project finance and private capital's role in infrastructure, especially in de-carbonisation and Net Zero.
• PPP/PFI experience, particularly PFI Handback.
• Effective management within multi-stakeholder environments.
• Ability to influence in commercial/procurement settings and grow client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Strong analytical skills, adaptability, and teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills, including listening, presentation, and written skills.
• Confidence in client dealings, with a proactive approach and inquisitive mindset.
• Ability to lead bid proposals and work closely with senior management and teams.

Other Requirements

• Candidates must hold, or be able to obtain, UK security clearance (SC).
• Must be British nationals and hold a UK passport.

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 employees across more than 60 countries, working in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources. We aim to transform and deliver impactful projects and programmes worldwide, leveraging capabilities in programme, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, controls, procurement, supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., enhancing our global reach and capabilities.