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Senior Consultant – Public Sector Advisory
About this opportunity

Gleeds is an award winning, global construction consultancy with over a century of success in the built environment.Our impartial advice helps clients maximise return on investment, from site acquisition to project completion. With over 150 years of construction intelligence, we offer unparalleled insight across all sectors, helping clients deliver real value from their assets.
Our Public Sector Advisory team are passionate about making a difference in the sector by helping clients make and implement informed decisions related to their property holdings to make them either more effective in delivery or cost efficient – both with the aim of supporting front line services delivered in support vulnerable client groups.
To that end, our services include but are not limited to:

• Policy reviews
• Estate and delivery strategy formulation
• Options appraisals
• Viability assessments / VFM reviews
• Business case review and drafting (both HMT “Green Book” and any local arrangements)
• Programme Management Office

*We currently have sufficient Programme Management Office resource so are not seeking candidates solely with this skill set at this stage.
We are searching for a Senior Consultant – Public Sector Advisory to support the wider team and the development of our services based in Nottingham (or Birmingham).
You will work collaboratively within the project team, managing junior staff and being responsible for the delivery of specific workstreams and tasks as part of the overall engagement. This could include other Advisory personnel, other Gleeds disciplines and / or disciplines from outside of Gleeds as part of a multi-disciplinary approach.
We have a hybrid working policy where you will have the option to work 2-3 days per from home when not working from one of our modern City Centre Midlands offices or at a client site when required to do so.
To be successful in your role you will have a working understanding of the public sector and have experience in providing high-quality consultancy services to a range of public sector entities with minimal supervision, both effectively and efficiently by utilising more junior resources where appropriate. You will be innovative and have a growth mindset always looking to adapt your approach and style to meet the many and varying needs of our clients.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working collaboratively with other team members to deliver a top-class Advisory service which meets the requirements of the client
• Responsible for the management and delivery of a particular workstream or task as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This could include:
  • Engaging with key client stakeholders
  • Build effective relationships with stakeholders and external parties to ensure dependencies are effectively managed
  • Producing innovative solutions to client challenges in a variety of formats
  • Producing presentations and presenting to client groups
  • Capture lessons learnt as part of our commitment to continuous improvement
• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives
• Positively engaging with clients and developing, growing and maintaining client relationships
• Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the business unit activities
• Managing yourself and others to deliver a high-quality and profitable service

What we are looking for in our next Senior Consultant – Public Sector Advisory

• Ambition and a keenness to take on responsibility and progress
• Sound knowledge of the public sector and challenges
• Better Business Case qualification / knowledge would be beneficial
• Knowledge and practical experience of developing Business Cases and wider Consultancy advice for clients
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as part of a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team
• Above all, somebody who can embody the Gleeds values

Qualifications
Project management or role relevant qualification (Better Business Cases, Benefits Management etc) qualification would be beneficial or alternatively knowledge through extensive practical experience in this area either through prior consultancy roles or employment in the public sector.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.