Project Consultant - Infrastructure Advisory

EY; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Chennai seeks a Project Consultant-GOV-SaT-SaT - TCF - Infrastructure Advisory to support PMU, tracking and governance reporting across government projects. The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, cross-functional collaboration and delivering actionable insights for infrastructure programs.

Ideal candidates will have an MBA and 6+ years in project management, with a focus on public sector advisory. The position is on-site in Chennai, offering exposure to complex infrastructure

Qualifications

• MBA required or equivalent business qualification.
• Experience in project management and infrastructure advisory.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support PMU activities including tracking, milestones and governance reporting.
• Contribute to infrastructure advisory projects with structured analysis and insights.
• Prepare documentation and present findings to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

PMU support

Project tracking

Governance reporting

Data analysis

Education

Master of Business Administration

Job description

Job Summary

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom. At EY, we don't just focus on who you are now, but who you can become. We believe that its your career and Its yours to build which means potential here is limitless and we'll provide you with motivating and fulfilling experiences throughout your career to help you on the path to becoming your best professional self.

The opportunity: Project Consultant-GOV-SaT-SaT - TCF - Infrastructure Advisory - Chennai

GOV: Our Global Government & Public Sector (GPS) is a network of highly skilled professionals dedicated to serving our clients by bringing best-in-class international experience and insight combined with local knowledge to solve the most critical problems facing governments today. We actively focus on building solutions that help public sector entities face the challenges of the future and reinvent themselves.

Digital transformation is not just about new technologies; it involves an overhaul of organizational structures, governance, work processes, culture and mindset. It also means realizing a wider vision of relationships and business models that will redesign how public services function.

To achieve this vision, we help clients balance strategic choices to re-ignite performance. We have developed a suite of cross-service line strategic solutions that align with our client priorities.

We have a proud record of helping governments meet their challenges head-on, and we work closely with them to build a world that works better for all citizens.

SaT: The Government and public sector transactions services is part of EY's Government & Public Sector (GPS) Services which is a network of highly skilled professionals from assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, devoted to serving the government and public sector organizations and institutions.

The practice combines private sector leading practice with an understanding of the public sectors diverse needs, focused on delivering improved public services. Government and public sector transactions services sits under EY's Transaction Advisory Services practice, a market-leading, multi-disciplinary team, working with leading businesses across a range of industries. This practice is in a unique position to deliver implementable strategies given the firms sector depth, transaction perspectives, and operational insights.

The practice provides experience working with various sectors such as Transport, Social & Health care, Education, Urban & Infrastructure, Economic Development Advisory, Water waste & Sanitation, Power & Utilities and Public Finance & Management.

SaT - TCF - Infrastructure Advisory:

Strategy and Transactions enables clients to reimagine ecosystems, reshape portfolios and reinvent for a better future. Using our Capital Agenda framework, we work with clients to find answers to today's toughest strategic, financial, operational and commercial questions. We help corporates, private equity, governments, sovereign wealth funds, private and family businesses, and educational institutions with their key financial issues. From portfolio review and capital allocation processes to financial planning analytics and decision support, we have the people, analytics and tools to better allocate capital. Our team helps clients manage their risk/return trade-offs to support them with better decision-making around financing and capital efficiency.

Whether clients are preserving, optimizing, raising or investing, our Connected Capital Solutions (CCS) are our five go-to-market offerings that help drive competitive advantage and increased returns through improved decision-making. The CCS include Strategy, Corporate Finance, Buy and Integrate, Sell and Separate and Reshaping Results, and are underpinned by our Connected Capital Technologies.

Our key focus areas are - Investment Banking Advisory, Valuations, Modeling and Economics, Transaction Diligence, Restructuring and Turnaround Services, Project Finance and infrastructure, EY Parthenon - Strategy and EY Parthenon - Execution.

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

• Strong capability in PMU support, including project tracking, milestone management, and preparation of governance and progress reports. Demonstrated experience in strategy development and translating analytical findings into actionable infrastructure advisory recommendations. Proficient in IP and trade analytics, with the ability to assess market, policy, and regulatory trends impacting advisory engagements. Skilled in conducting structured research, data analysis, and synthesis of findings to support client decision-making. Ability to contribute to infrastructure advisory projects through robust consulting analysis, documentation, and presentation of insights.

Skills and attributes To qualify for the role you must have

• Master of Business Administration

Experience

• Project Management (6+ years)

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful, and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.