Senior/Principal Consultant-Benefits Management & RE Strategy (AFM)

Turner & Townsend; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy based in London seeks an experienced Senior Consultant to support Defence and Healthcare sector projects. Your role includes managing projects, delivering benefits management, and developing real estate strategies. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in Benefits Management and a consultative background. The position promotes a flexible work environment and values diversity.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Equal opportunity employer

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Benefits Management or Business Analysis.
• Experience on transformational programmes in public or private sectors.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and support benefits management.
• Conduct workshops and analyze benefits data.
• Develop options and prepare final documents for approval.

Skills

Benefits Management

Strategic planning

Project management

Data interpretation

Excel and PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Degree preferable

Job description

Overview

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Company Turner & Townsend

We are passionate about making a difference by delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people realize their potential, and contributing to a prosperous society. We support major global clients delivering ambitious, highly technical projects in over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

The Real Estate Consulting (REC) team is growing as we expand across public and private sectors. The REC team comprises experts in Asset Management, Business Case development, Benefits Management, Corporate Real Estate and Change management who deliver on large programmes and projects.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to support Defence and Healthcare sector projects, providing benefits management, business case and real estate strategies to key clients. Reporting to the Benefits Management Lead, you will lead and support on multiple projects, manage your own workload, and work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Standout recent deliverables include setting up and managing a full portfolio benefits management function for the Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio and for the Government & NHS England\'s New Hospital Programme. We also produce evidence-based funding applications and business cases to support regeneration and service improvements, and innovate to maximise client property portfolio efficiency.

Your Background

You must be able to demonstrate one or more of the following:

• Experience in Benefits Management in a major programme or portfolio environment
• Experience working on built environment projects as a senior consultant or project manager
• Consultative background in Strategic Estates or Business Case authoring
• Experience on transformational programmes and projects in the public or private sectors, with a focus on defence, healthcare or government

Essential Functions

• Understand benefits and how they are derived through the Business Case, and how these relate from individual initiatives to a central program function
• Engage with client leadership and representatives; conduct interviews; run workshops; analyse and present benefits data
• Analyse client data to translate business/work processes into baselines, targets and KPIs
• Manage commissions to meet fee objectives, organise resources, and be responsible for invoicing
• Provide regular client communications on project progress
• Meet with clients to develop options, refine concepts and prepare final documents for approval
• Support the wider Advisory team in developing a thought leadership strategy for Benefits Management consulting
• Identify Benefits Management and Real Estate opportunities
• Contribute to bid proposals

Skills

• Knowledge of Benefits within project outcomes and Business Case context
• Understanding of Benefits Management at Programme/Portfolio level including governance and reporting
• Strong strategic planning and project management capabilities
• Excellent time management for multiple projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Customer service orientation and interpersonal skills across duties
• Ability to apply emerging best practices and industry innovations to client needs
• Ability to interact with senior client leaders
• Analytical skills; data interpretation; ability to present solutions clearly; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment and both independently and in a team
• Project management and organisational skills

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Benefits Management, Business Case compilation, Defence major initiatives, or Business Analysis
• Degree preferable but not mandatory
• One or more of: PRINCE2, MSP, MRICS, APM, Better Business Cases, or other professional qualifications
• Experience in project management or real estate consulting projects
• Experience using technology and benefits/real estate data
• Experience delivering benefits/real estate solutions and strategies within a corporate environment
• Experience engaging with stakeholders in complex environments

Additional Information

We offer a great place to work that supports success in work and life, promoting a healthy, productive and flexible environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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