Join a global professional services leader, committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges across energy, transport, utilities and communities.GHD Advisory group has a phenomenal opportunity for an Executive Advisor to lead, support and drive forward our Business Transformation services in a diverse range of sectors from Rail and Highways to Telecoms and Future Energy. Experience or a passion in pursuing economic and community improvements in infrastructure is key.Your responsibilities will vary across the entire project lifecycle, and you will be expected to get involved in, and take ownership of, internal team initiatives. We embrace a start-up mentality and pace, with the support and resources of a global corporate. You will work in an agile and evolving environment and be encouraged to bring fresh ideas based on your previous experience, contributing to the crafting of our team from both a cultural and a technical perspective. In return, we will support and encourage you to develop your capability and experience across many sectors, giving you the freedom to explore and pioneer your interests across a broad project and client base. This position offers the opportunity to lead a varied range of innovative projects focused on transformation and organisational change, supporting the growth of our clients and delivering complex transformation programmes and helping build our capability to deliver extraordinary outcomes for our clients.What you will be doingLead the development, analysis, evolution and implementation of Business Transformation strategies, integrating leading thinking and aligning these to client demands and other GHD Service OfferingsLeveraging your skills and experience in securing a pipeline of work to grow GHD Advisory’s presence in the market delivering meaningful change to clients and societyLead client discussions to understand their unique challenges, shaping solutions to meet these challenges and leveraging our in-house expertiseLeading the development of opportunities and proposals with clients including developing commercial sound pricing and staffing modelsAct as a trusted advisor and actively contribute in thought leadership as an industry leaderAdopting new perspectives to identify solutions without the benefit of defined proceduresContributing to the group’s business plan and contributes to the technical delivery of projects specific to Business TransformationAbout you: You are a leader in Business Transformation with an extensive and proven track record in driving change across multiple sectors Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred. You are an effective collaborator and communicator who can work well with a range of clients.You have an open, inclusive, collaborative working style and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.You’re an analytical thinker with the ability to break down complex problems into manageable chunks, can analyse information, identify patterns, and evaluate potential solutions systematically.Team management experienceCommunications and collaboration skills, and the ability to draw on them in difficult, ambiguous, and fast-moving situations.Experience working on projects that cross into multiple disciplines and industries.Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distil complex information into actionable insights. Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and internal teams. Established network within the UK business community and experience in client relationship management. ABOUT USLet's put your ideas into action.If you see the world differently and are driven by a desire to make real change, together we'll make it happen. Everybody at GHD has their own commitment, and we’re here to support yours.Your success is our success, and together we'll make a lasting impact on our world for generations to come. Our Pledge to YouAt GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you.That’s the #PowerOfCommitmentWho we are GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.Posting Date: 2024-02-02
Chief advisor in London employer: GHD
GHD in Manchester is an exceptional employer for recent graduates, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to sustainability, employees have the opportunity to engage in meaningful projects that make a real difference in combating climate change. The two-year programme not only equips graduates with valuable skills across various sectors but also promotes personal and professional growth within a supportive environment.
