At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project lead in technology due diligence for private equity in water services.
- Company: Join a dynamic consultancy focused on innovative technology assessments.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, remote work, and travel reimbursement.
- Other info: Two-week engagement with firm deadlines and opportunities for onsite interviews.
- Why this job: Make an impact in tech due diligence while working with cutting-edge water services.
- Qualifications: 8-15 years experience in software or connected hardware, with due diligence expertise.
Technology due diligence consultant | Two/Three week engagement | UK | Water services and built environment We need an experienced technology due diligence consultant for two/three weeks to support the project lead on a private equity technology and operations due diligence.
The sector is water services and the built environment: regulated compliance monitoring, connected devices and the service operations built around them.
The engagement covers a proprietary software platform, connected hardware including firmware and device deployment, and a pre deal value creation assessment of tech enabled operations.
What you will be doing Reviewing engineering quality, architecture, technical debt, third party dependencies and scalability Assessing product management, engineering and technology operations practices, outputs and costs against industry norms Reviewing hardware development and production: bill of materials risk, regulatory certification, version control, inventory and installed base management Covering cybersecurity, business continuity, data management and current use of AI Mapping operational processes using Lead to Cash and Trouble to Resolve frameworks to identify cost, margin and multiple levers Running interviews with management, evidencing findings, and drafting sections of the report What we are looking for Mid career, roughly eight to fifteen years, with real operating experience in software or connected hardware businesses rather than advisory only Prior technology due diligence experience on the investor side, or the equivalent as a hands on CTO, engineering lead or product lead who has been through a transaction Experience in a regulated operating environment is an advantage.
Water, utilities, facilities management, healthcare estates or similar Ability to form a view quickly on thin evidence, and to defend it in front of an investment committee Clear written English.
You will be drafting, not just interviewing Comfortable with hardware and software in the same engagement.
If you only know one, tell us which and we will judge the fit honestly Practical detail Two weeks of effort, starting imminently Mostly remote, with travel within the UK and Ireland for onsite interviews.
Travel reimbursed.
Competitive day rate.
Contract basis outside IR35 You will be supporting the project lead, not running the engagement.
The scope is fixed and the deadlines are firm Everything is under NDA and you will be asked to sign one before we share detail.
To apply, send a short note with your CV or profile, your day rate, and one paragraph on the most useful thing you found in a due diligence and how it changed the deal.
Technology Due Diligence employer: Blue Astral Consulting
As a Pensions Project Specialist within our dynamic organisation, you will thrive in a collaborative and innovative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our commitment to transformation and excellence in the financial services sector ensures that you will be at the forefront of impactful projects, with access to comprehensive training and mentorship opportunities. Located in the UK, we offer a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and your career aspirations can flourish.
