Government & Infrastructure Manager - Capital Project Delivery

KPMG Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Learning & Development

Flexible working options

Health insurance

Annual leave

Job summary

KPMG Ireland is seeking a Government & Infrastructure Manager focused on capital project delivery. The role offers hybrid work across Dublin, Cork or Belfast, and a permanent contract for an experienced professional in infrastructure projects.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to drive programme delivery, commercial strategy, and governance across major projects, leveraging KPMG's global network and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related subject and 5+ years' experience in capital projects.
• Understanding of Irish public sector policy, governance and funding models.
• Experience in Transport, Utilities, Data Centres, Health or Property sectors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams across government and private sector infrastructure projects in hybrid environments.
• Provide advisory services using capital project delivery best practices.
• Analyse controls, policies and procedures and present key recommendations to clients.

Skills

Capital Project Delivery

Programme and/or Project management

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Math/Physics/Economics degree

Tools

Oracle Primavera (P6)

MS Project

Power BI

BIM

Job description

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Are you our next Government & Infrastructure Manager, focusing on Capital Project Delivery?

Location: Dublin, Cork or Belfast, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Manager

Contract type: Permanent

A Snapshot Of Your Peer Group

A deep interest in infrastructure and major capital projects with a curiosity to be involved in all aspects of the project lifecycle including, but not limited to, strategic business cases and modelling, commercial strategies, procurement portfolio, programme and project management, and assurance work.

A degree in a related subject such as, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Maths, Physics, or Economics.

At least 5 years’ previous experience, preferably in a Capital Project commercial or delivery environment. This could be from within a client / project owner organisation, consultant organisation or infrastructure contractor.

Awareness of the high-level policy, governance, and operating environment within which Irish public sector, State, and Semi-State organisations plan, procure, deliver, and operate major infrastructure investments, including alignment with National Development Plan (NDP) objectives and priorities.

Experience or evidence of interest in one or more key sectors of Transport, Utilities, Data Centres, Health, Commercial Property or Estates.

Strong commercial awareness complemented by overarching appreciation of project and programme delivery.

A Developing Specialism In An Area Such As

• Programme and/or Project management.
• Major project procurement including commercial strategies, procurement and capital project supply chain engagement and management.
• Cost, Schedule and Risk.
• Strong awareness of change control measures on major programmes and projects.
• Knowledge of risk management protocols including mitigation strategies and pricing risk reserves on capital programmes and projects.
• Relevant experience planning and scheduling projects – monitoring progress throughout delivery stages.
• Relevant experience in or knowledge of commercial models and contracting across various contracting forms and suites including NEC, FIDIC, PWC, EPC, etc.
• Knowledge of funding models and regulatory frameworks applicable to industries such as transport, water, and energy.

Numerate with strong analytical skills.

Understand the importance of clear messaging with strong written (clear concise, fact based), oral communication and PowerPoint presentation skills.

Ability to develop strong working relationships and collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams.

Achieved or working towards an industry professional qualification such as Chartered Engineer, Chartered Project Professional or RICS / SCSI.

Desirable, but not essential, an additional postgraduate certification(s) in Project, Risk and/or Programme Management including qualifications such as Prince2, APM, PMP, RMP, MSP.

Desirable, but not essential, a working knowledge of digital tools such as:

• Oracle Primavera (P6), MS Project, Power BI, and Digital Twins would be advantageous.
• Quantity Surveying packages such as Cubit, CostX, PriMus Takeoff, Bluebeam or others, and BIM.

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us.

• Working in teams in a hybrid environment across diverse and complex government and private sector infrastructure and capital project client engagements.
• Utilising your capital projects delivery experience to assist clients through support and advisory services.
• Analysing project and programmes control and strategic processes, policies and procedures while validating key findings / observations to present key recommendations to the client in a succinct manner.
• Present reports in MS PowerPoint through concise / crisp presentation forms.
• Working on multiple major capital project engagements for different clients at any one time.
• Potential to be seconded into client firms to assist during high output project phases.
• Collaborate with team members internally and client managers externally to meet agreed deliverable milestones.
• Helping to manage the day-to-day relationship with key client contacts, ensuring our service is responsive to their needs.
• Managing the use and development of tools and methodologies across the team and within projects.
• Learning and developing your project control skills through close working relationships with more experienced colleagues.
• Engaging with global teams to leverage experience, resources, and capabilities.
• Ensuring KPMG's quality and risk management procedures are completed to the appropriate standard.
• Ensuring that the quality of our deliverables is of a high standard and compliant to ISO:9001.
• Applying innovative and creative techniques to solve complex problems on client engagements.
• Immersing yourself in our inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture.

Your Team

Infrastructure plays a vital role in supporting economic growth and improving how people live and work. At KPMG, we help public and private sector organisations deliver major infrastructure and capital projects across transport, energy, healthcare, housing, and digital infrastructure.

Our multidisciplinary team of engineers, project managers, quantity surveyors, economists, and consultants works collaboratively across Dublin, Belfast, and Cork, supported by KPMG's global network. We advise clients on project delivery, commercial strategy, procurement, project controls, assurance, and transformation to help shape Ireland's future infrastructure landscape.

Discover How KPMG Can Enrich Your Life Beyond Your Career

Benefits Tailored For You

At KPMG, we understand that life is multifaceted. That’s why we offer a flexible benefits package designed to support your unique lifestyle. Our benefits include:

• Discounted Health Insurance: Prioritise your well-being with our health insurance options.
• Additional Annual Leave: Purchase extra leave to spend more time with friends and family or to travel.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enjoy more time with your family with our generous leave options.
• Emergency Childcare Cover: For times when your regular childcare plans fall through.
• Social Events: Connect and network with colleagues through our engaging social events.
• Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early on bank holidays and during the summer.
• Relocation Assistance: Smooth your transition if you’re moving to Ireland.
• Learning & Development: Access our extensive supports, including LinkedIn Learning, to grow your skills.

We also offer a variety of flexible working options to help you balance your professional and personal life.

Career Progression with Continuous Support

From the moment you join KPMG, you’ll receive dedicated support from your performance manager to enhance your skills. Our award-winning Business School provides continuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise.

We stand out as the only Big Four firm to announce promotions four times a year, offering you frequent opportunities for career advancement.

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are at the heart of KPMG. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment at every level. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent by building a culture where everyone can achieve their potential. Learn more about our commitment here - https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/about/inclusion-diversity-equity.html

KPMG is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process if needed. Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities.

For any specific queries about the role, please contact Karine Vatuska.

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