Principal Consultant - Transformation (Business Consultancy Services)

Principal Consultant – Transformation (Business Consultancy Services)

Ref 77424 Vacancy title Principal Consultant – Transformation (Business Consultancy Services)

Function(s): Business Consultancy Services – Management (Consulting, Strategy, Operations, Transformation)

Contract type: Full time permanent

Region: London

Location(s): London

As BakerHicks continues to expand and provide exemplary services to clients across project, programme, and portfolio management, a dedicated Business Consultancy team has been established.

This team will provide high-end business advisory services across all BakerHicks Business Sectors, Business Units, and Geographies that will:

• Be profitable and sustainable
• Grow on a yearly basis
• Act as an enabler to position the design, engineering and delivery disciplines for project commissions

As a Principal Consultant – Transformation, you will manage complex business transformation initiatives, focusing on strategy, operating models, change management, and large-scale infrastructure delivery to drive successful outcomes for clients. You will coordinate the design and delivery of transformation strategies that align with client goals and improve operational efficiency.

You will also develop and optimise operating models, ensure seamless integration of business processes and technology, manage change management initiatives, ensure smooth transitions, and foster organisational buy-in.

You will oversee the delivery of exciting and large-scale infrastructure transformation projects while building strong client relationships, driving business development, and mentoring junior team members to support growth and success.

Key Objectives

• Guide and support clients through complex business transformations, spanning strategy development to operational delivery.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to design and implement transformative business processes, operating models, and change management strategies.
• Deep understanding of business operations, transformation methodologies, and the ability to manage large-scale infrastructure and operational change.
• Contribute to driving client success by delivering practical, innovative solutions that align business strategy with operational execution.

Why this role?

You will have the opportunity to spearhead impactful transformation initiatives that drive real value for clients, with the chance to work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals and contribute to the development and growth of our consultancy practice.

• Career Growth & Development: Gain exposure to high-profile transformation projects across various industries, enhancing your expertise in business strategy, change management, and large-scale infrastructure delivery.
• Leadership Opportunities: Spearhead and manage complex transformation programs, providing the chance to refine your management and project management skills while mentoring junior consultants.
• Diverse Experience: Work on diverse and impactful projects that require a strategic approach, offering a broad range of experience in areas such as business process optimization, operating model design, and organizational change.
• Client Impact: Play a key role in driving tangible business results for clients, helping organisations navigate complex transformations and achieve their strategic objectives.
• Professional Recognition: Position yourself as a trusted advisor and thought authority in the transformation space, building lasting relationships with senior clients and gaining recognition within the consultancy industry.

We offer generous compensation, career advancement opportunities, and the flexibility to maintain work-life balance, ensuring you can thrive both professionally and personally. Join us to take your career to the next level while making a real difference.

Requirements

Education:

• A degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• PMP, MSP, MOP, Prince 2, P3O, P3M3, Agile (or related methodologies), or equivalent project/programme management certifications (some or all of these are required).

Experience:

• Significant experience in business transformation consulting, with a focus on strategy development, operating models, change management, and large-scale transformation programmes.
• Proven track record in delivering complex infrastructure assignments, including digital transformation, process reengineering, and organisational change with high profile clients.
• Experience with various transformation methodologies and frameworks such as Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and traditional project management approaches.

Skills:

• Strong expertise in business process analysis, design, and optimization, with a solid understanding of how to transform and improve business operations.
• Excellent change management skills, with the ability to coordinate organizational change and manage complex stakeholder environments.
• Expertise in delivering and managing large-scale transformation programs across diverse sectors.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating complex initiatives.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

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