Principal Consultant - Business Case & Project Finance in Ledston

Job Description

Our project finance and business case advisory team supports clients in developing, implementing, and optimising procurement and funding strategies for greener and sustainable projects to meet Net Zero targets.

• Understand factors influencing major programme set-up, development and delivery at different stages, with an emphasis on business case development and major infrastructure development using private capital.
• Contribute to the assessment of a business challenge, develop an optimal solution and implement that solution.
• Deploy established processes, tools and systems, tailoring them to specific circumstances and contributing to their continuous improvement.
• Use strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills to support adoption and realisation of successful business outcomes.
• Present ideas and outputs clearly, concisely and engagingly.
• Operate confidently as part of a multi‑disciplined team providing a holistic professional advisory service to clients in all parts of a major programme.
• Accountable for the quality of your work and for delivering excellent client care.
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues through communities of practice, social media channels and workshops.
• Identify, contribute to and progress business‑generation opportunities where appropriate.
• Be flexible to travel when restrictions are lifted.
• Support, lead, develop and manage existing and future relationships with the full support of the Programme Advisory senior leadership team, within an entrepreneurial environment that encourages a flexible approach to working.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role where applicable.

Qualifications

Masters or MBA qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous

Experience of project finance and/or business case development preferably in de‑carbonisation and Net Zero.

Experience of working with the public sector, managing transactions/projects within a public sector delivery setting across a range of sectors and organisations.

Understanding of the latest UK policy guidance and implementation of economic benefit assessment, including social value, community benefits and low‑carbon transition.

Experience in some or all of the following technologies and services in de‑carbonisation and

Net

Zero: hydrogen, electric/zero‑emissions and hybrid transport infrastructure, batteries (including battery storage), carbon capture and storage.

Broader experience in renewable energy, transport, water services, defence, government services will be viewed favourably.

Understanding of the concept of project finance and the role private capital plays in infrastructure development, particularly de‑carbonisation and Net Zero.

• PPP/PFI experience (in particular PFI Handback)
• Effective management experience within a multi‑stakeholder environment.
• Demonstrable capability as an influencer within commercial and procurement environments, coupled with the flair to leverage commercial opportunities and grow client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Robust and methodical analytical skills, adaptable and a team player to work as part of a growing business unit.
• Excellent communication skills, including active listening, presentation and written communication.
• A natural gravitas in dealings with clients, with a making the difference approach and an enquiring mind‑set.
• Able to prepare, define and lead on bid proposals, and work closely alongside Senior Management and the wider Turner & Townsend team.
• Equal Opportunity Statement

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

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