Infrastructure and Government Manager (Financial and Commercial) in Belfast

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential. We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Infrastructure and public services are vital to how we live, work, and grow economically. Yet rising societal demands, climate goals, and sustainability pressures create complex challenges for those developing and operating critical infrastructure and services. These are compounded by fiscal constraints, limited capacity, evolving regulations, and global disruptions. Despite this, there’s significant opportunity for innovation and collaboration. KPMG works across sectors — including government, healthcare, housing, transport, and energy — to help clients navigate these challenges and deliver better infrastructure and public services. With over 20 years of experience advising on Ireland’s / Northern Ireland’s most impactful infrastructure projects and public services, our expanding team continues to support transformative change across the island.

A Snapshot Of Your Peer Group:

• At least 5 years previous work experience with a background relating to providing strategic, commercial and financial advice on infrastructure capital projects and transformative public services.
• Experience developing feasibility studies and business cases for investment programmes in one or more key sectors such as transport, housing, utilities, digital/technology, health and education.
• Experience with providing the supporting analysis for the appraisal of capital investment programmes and transformative public services.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Knowledge and application of Better Business Cases NI.
• Experience of working with central government departments and agencies or with local government.
• Numerate with strong analytical skills. Financial modelling skills are also beneficial.
• Appreciation of economic analysis and techniques applicable to large capital infrastructure projects.
• An appetite to apply yourself on a broad range of client challenges and learn new skills in a challenging and supportive environment.
• A strong client relationship track record.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

• Providing strategic advice on approaches to the development, procurement and delivery of major infrastructure projects and contracts for the provision of critical government services across key areas including transport, housing, energy, utilities, digital/technology, education and health.
• Critical review and development of business cases in accordance with Better Business Cases NI and Green Book methodology.
• Providing commercial and financial advice on the procurement of major investment projects and critical public services across a range of sectors, including advising on tender and contract documentation, leading dialogue and negotiations with bidders and the evaluation of the tenders received.
• Managing engagements and junior team members on projects, ensuring that the quality of our deliverables is high.
• Helping to manage the day-to-day relationship with key client contacts, ensuring our service is responsive to their needs.
• Ensuring KPMG's quality and risk management procedures are completed to the appropriate standard.
• Applying innovative and creative techniques to solve complex problems on client engagements.

Your Team:

KPMG has been at the forefront of providing commercial, financial and procurement advice on government and infrastructure projects across the island of Ireland for over 20 years. Our Infrastructure and Government team, working on an all-Ireland basis across Dublin, Cork and Belfast, provides the opportunity to work on strategically important, highly challenging projects that make a real difference to the people and economies of this island. Our work is increasingly focused on strategic themes such as cities, technology, future mobility, sustainability, and asset management.

This is a rewarding and challenging role in a market leading team that offers considerable scope for further development, progression, challenging projects, a market-leading learning and development programme and a collaborative environment.

Benefits Tailored For You:

• Discounted Health Insurance: Prioritise your well-being with our health insurance options.
• Additional Annual Leave: Purchase extra leave to spend more time with friends and family or to travel.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enjoy more time with your family with our generous leave options.
• Emergency Childcare Cover: For times when your regular childcare plans fall through.
• Social Events: Connect and network with colleagues through our engaging social events.
• Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early on bank holidays and during the summer.
• Relocation Assistance: Smooth your transition if you’re moving to Ireland.
• Learning & Development: Access our extensive supports, including LinkedIn Learning, to grow your skills.

We also offer a variety of flexible working options to help you balance your professional and personal life.

Career Progression with Continuous Support:

From the moment you join KPMG, you’ll receive dedicated support from your performance manager to enhance your skills. Our award-winning Business School provides continuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise. We stand out as the only Big Four firm to announce promotions four times a year, offering you frequent opportunities for career advancement.

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity:

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are at the heart of KPMG. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment at every level. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent by building a culture where everyone can achieve their potential.

Ready to Join Us?

If you meet most of the criteria, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV. KPMG is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process if needed. Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities.

For any specific queries about the role, please contact Niamh McRory.

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Please note that agency assistance is not required for this position.