Senior - Principal Consultant: P3M in Bristol

£50,000-£65,000 / Yearly bonus + Hybrid Working: Depending on experience. This is a key position within our business; we are looking for the right individual to help build our P3M capability and offering across our i3works business.

Overview

We deliver measurable value for clients across defence, private and public sector environments. We have an extensive range of service capabilities and expertise provided by our best-in-class team which we are seeking to expand. We are looking for both passionate Project Management experts to deliver for our clients and help shape our capability offering across the i3Works business. The work will be varied, stretching and you will have the chance to shape decisions that will have significant strategic influence on the business and our clients' businesses. You will lead, guide and influence stakeholders and teams using effective communication, and utilisation of your discipline to the agreed delivery strategy. This is an outward-facing role requiring effective leadership and stakeholder engagement together with well-developed collaborative working practices.

Role Purpose

Leveraging your expertise in P3M, you will be responsible for contributing to the success of our clients by delivering expert services, developing strong client relationships, becoming their trusted advisor, and consistently providing expert solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on client projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with clients and internal teams to ensure alignment and mutual understanding of project goals.
• Deliver solutions that provide maximum benefit and value to the client, meeting or exceeding their expectations.
• Provide regular updates and progress reports to clients, maintaining transparency and trust.
• Provide P3M guidance to ensure the design and delivery of effective solutions.

Client Relationships and Business Development

• Develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with clients, through understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions that add value.
• Promote i3Works' services and capabilities during client meetings, demonstrating expertise.
• Contribute to the preparation of bid documents and proposals where necessary.

Internal Workstreams

• Seek out and take the lead on projects that drive business improvements and operational efficiency.
• Actively seek opportunities for professional growth and support the development of junior team members.

Ideal candidates will be able to provide the application of APM methodologies underpinned by practical experience of P3M delivery as well as marketing the organisation's capabilities when required, including business development activities.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience delivering for Defence Sector, i.e. DE&S and Defence Digital.
• Experience delivering in Central Government, i.e. Home Office, HMRC and DEFRA.
• Project Management Qualifications (PMQ, PPQ, PP&C, Agile, Prince 2).
• Specialist knowledge within one area of P3M, developing knowledge across multiple areas of P3M.
• Developing the ability to manage people across areas of expertise.
• Previous consulting experience preferred.
• The suitable candidate will need National Security Vetting (NSV) security clearance. They will, preferably, already hold NSV to a high or very high standard, but must be able, and willing, to achieve it.

Role Location

Our consultants are expected to work in a hybrid environment, in accordance with our clients' requirements. We require our people to be within an easily commutable distance of our Bristol office, and to be able to co-locate at our client locations, which are typically 50 miles of Bristol or along the M4/M5 corridor. New clients are always coming on board, and we require our consultants to be able to work flexibly and wherever this work requires.

Our Core Values & Behaviours

Our core values, Purposeful, Dynamic & Supportive, stand us apart from our competition, are the central, driving force to i3Works' culture and are expressed through our associated behaviours:

• Purposeful
• Professionally Responsible - Builds and delivers professionalism to bring value to the organisation, stakeholders and peers.
• Driven to Deliver - Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness, and purpose to deliver the best results for and behalf of i3Works.
• Critical Thinker - Demonstrates the ability to analyse and understand data and information quickly. Uses information, insights and knowledge in a structured way to identify options, make recommendations and make robust, defendable decisions.
• Dynamic
• Curious - Is future-focused, inquisitive, and open-minded; seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value to the organisation.
• Skilled Influencer - Demonstrates the ability to influence to gain the necessary commitment and support from diverse stakeholders in pursuit of organisation value.
• Supportive
• Collaborative - Works effectively and inclusively with a range of people, both within and outside of the organisation.
• Role Model - Consistently leads by example. Acts impartially and independently, balancing personal and organisation parameters.

Benefits at i3Works:

• Private healthcare/medical cover & Group life insurance.
• Annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and company performance).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per each calendar year, after your 3rd anniversary with the company – rising to a maximum of 30 days + bank holidays).
• Enhanced Reservist Leave – up to 10 days paid.
• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year).
• 5% company pension contribution.
• £250.00 annual donation towards a charity or grassroots organisation of your choice.
• Personal wellness benefit of £120.00 per month, access to unlimited 1-1 counselling support and a wealth of wellbeing and support resources.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme (save 25-39% on a bike and accessories).
• Paid qualifications for employees at all levels.
• Internal Employee Networks, regular social events throughout the year and charity fundraising activities to get involved with if you wish.

At i3Works we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. Please don't be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered.