Senior Consultant - Programme Advisory - Business Case & Project Finance

Turner Townsend; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is expanding its UK team, seeking experienced Principal and Senior Consultants in project finance and business case development, focusing on de-carbonisation and Net Zero projects. Candidates should possess strong commercial acumen and leadership skills. This role involves supporting clients in sustainable project strategies and leading bid proposals.

Qualifications

• Experience in project finance and business case development.
• Strong understanding of Net Zero and de-carbonisation technologies.
• Ability to navigate multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in developing strategies for sustainable projects.
• Contribute to business case development and infrastructure projects.
• Lead bid proposals and collaborate with senior management.

Skills

Project finance

Business case development

De-carbonisation

Leadership

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree, Masters, or MBA

Job description

Please visit our website: Our Programme Advisory business, set up in 2018, offers services to clients in strategy, setup, transition, and transformation of their capability 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 that we offer practical, accessible advice informed by broad technical delivery capability and industry experience.

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

Job Description

• Support clients in developing, implementing, and optimising procurement and funding strategies for greener, sustainable projects aligned with Net Zero targets.
• Understand factors influencing major programme setup, development, and delivery at different lifecycle stages; focus 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 interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills to support successful business outcomes.
• Present ideas and outputs clearly and engagingly.
• Operate confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team providing holistic advisory services.
• Ensure high-quality work and excellent client care.
• Share knowledge with colleagues through communities of practice, social media, and workshops.
• Identify and contribute to business development opportunities.
• Be flexible to travel.

Ideal candidates will possess strong commercial acumen, leadership, and relationship management skills, supported by the Programme Advisory senior leadership team, within an entrepreneurial environment encouraging flexible working.

Qualifications

• Degree, Masters, MBA, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in project finance and/or business case development, preferably in de-carbonisation, Net Zero, renewable energy, defence, or water sectors.
• Experience working with the public sector across various projects and organisations.
• Understanding of UK policy guidance, economic benefit assessments, social value, community benefits, and low-carbon transition.
• Knowledge of de-carbonisation and Net Zero technologies such as hydrogen, electric/zero emissions transport, batteries, and carbon capture storage.
• Understanding of project finance and private capital's role in infrastructure development.
• PPP/PFI experience, especially PFI Handback.
• Effective management in multi-stakeholder environments.
• Influencing skills within commercial/procurement contexts and ability to grow client relationships.
• Strong analytical, communication, and team-working skills.
• Client-facing gravitas and proactive approach.
• Ability to lead bid proposals and collaborate with senior management.

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

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 employees in more than 60 countries. We work across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, transforming projects to deliver impactful outcomes. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, controls, procurement, supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., working together to provide premier project and cost management services worldwide.