Senior Advisory Consultant in City of Westminster

Developing benefits management frameworks and benefits realisation approaches for major programmes or projects. This includes the governance needed to agree, monitor, assure and close out benefits across programmes and projects. Leading benefits identification, benefits definition, benefits mapping and benefits profiling with client teams and stakeholders. Defining benefit owners, targets, measures, baselines, dependencies and delivery timelines through engagement with client leadership and stakeholders including interviews, workshops and clear analysis of benefits data. Integrating benefits management into wider business case development, programme controls, reporting, risk management and investment decision-making. Supporting clients with their benefits realisation planning and delivery through all stages of the programme and/or project lifecycle.

You may also bring experience in adjacent areas such as:

• Organisation design including team structures, role design and workforce planning for major capital projects.
• Capital planning and built asset management including phasing, costing and business case development.
• Feasibility studies for major capital projects across engineering, financial and economic considerations.
• Economic and financial modelling to support investment decisions in infrastructure and real estate.
• Change management across major transformation programmes in infrastructure sectors.
• Commercial advisory across procurement, supply chain, contract management and negotiations.
• Design and implementation of project and programme controls and/or PMO for major infrastructure to include reporting, governance, cost control, change control and risk management.

Please note: The candidate must be able to do some domestic and international travel and get relevant security clearance. This may include 2-3 days per week + on client site.

Key Responsibilities

• Directing benefits management commissions across a range of client projects and programmes.
• Managing workshops and stakeholder engagement to identify, define, map and agree benefits, measures, targets and ownership.
• Developing benefits strategies, benefits management plans and benefits realisation frameworks for major programmes and capital projects.
• Designing proportionate governance and assurance arrangements so that benefits are agreed early and can be monitored and closed out effectively.
• Integrating benefits management with business cases, reporting, programme controls, cost, risk and wider decision-making processes.
• Effective communication and engagement with the ability to translate complex topics to accessible and compelling language.
• Working with the wider Mace Consult team to develop thought leadership, including identifying channels and approaches to promote the Benefits Management offer to the market.
• Contributing to our centres of excellence where you will be passionate about sharing your knowledge and supporting team development.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in benefits management or business case development.
• Strong understanding of benefits management at programme and portfolio level including governance and reporting arrangements.
• Be able to show experience of developing benefits frameworks, benefits management plans or benefits realisation approaches.
• Have experience of leading benefits identification and definition with stakeholders and translating strategic objectives into measurable benefits and targets.
• Extensive knowledge of the HM Treasury Green Book, HM Treasury Teal Book, UK Government investment appraisal methods and business cases.
• Knowledge of one or more property and infrastructure sectors, such as aviation, rail, roads, healthcare, nuclear, utilities, energy, central or local government.
• Skilled in research, analysis, generating creative ideas and as well as developing and delivering high quality presentations and reports.
• Show flexibility and agility; you may be working on more than one commission plus submissions and internal development work so ability to manage a range of activities is a must.
• Be able to demonstrate strong professional and collaborative capabilities in stakeholder engagement and client relationship management.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.