Principal Consultant - Business Case & Project Finance Full-Time in Ledston

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

Understand the factors influencing major programme set up, development and delivery at different stages in the programme lifecycle; the emphasis on business case development and major infrastructure development using private capital.

Use your experience and knowledge to contribute to the assessment of a business challenge, the development of a ‘optimal’ solution and implementation of that solution.

Deploy our established processes, tools, and systems, tailoring these to suit specific circumstances and contributing to their continuous improvement and development.

Use your strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills to support the successful adoption and realisation of successful business outcomes.

Present your ideas and outputs in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.

Be confident operating as part of a multi-disciplined team providing a holistic professional advisory service to our clients in all parts of a major programme.

Be accountable for the quality of your work and delivering on excellent client care.

Share your knowledge and experience with your colleagues through our communities of practice, social media channels and workshops.

Identify, contribute to and progress business generation opportunities where appropriate.

Flexible to travel when restrictions are lifted. SoX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to 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, with a portfolio of experience in managing transactions/projects with a public sector delivery setting for across a range of sectors and organisations.
• Understanding of the latest UK policy guidance development 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: ideally this will also include hydrogen, electric/zero emissions and hybrid transport infrastructure, batteries (including battery storage), carbon capture storage.
• Broader experience in the following sectors will be viewed favourably: renewable energy, transport, water services, defence, government services.
• Understanding of the concept of project finance and the role private capital plays in infrastructure development, in particular, 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 / 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.

Benefits

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. 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.