Programme Advisory – Business Case & Funding Advisory (Defence Sector) in Manchester

• Programme Advisory – Business Case & Funding Advisory (Defence Sector)
• Full-time
• Department: Infrastructure

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference – we are committed to delivering Sustainable Net Zero outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious Net Zero programmes from over 118 offices worldwide.

Turner & Townsend is one of the leading providers of consulting services to the Construction and Infrastructure, Defence, Real Estate, Clean Energy and Decarbonization sectors globally.

Using our proven skills, methodology and knowledge we provide industry leading programme and commercial management services to our clients.

Our Programme Advisory business, set up in 2018, offers services to clients from strategy to delivery of their capability delivering major programmes and projects both in the UK and globally, with a market leading client base across the public and private sectors.

Our key differentiator in the market is that we offer practical, accessible advice informed and underpinned by broad technical delivery capability and industry experience of our core business.

We are expanding our UK team, and we are seeking to recruit experienced business case managers at Principal Consultant and Senior Consultant in the field of HMT Green Book business case development, specifically those with experience in Defence and security sector projects and/or programmes using different funding and financing sources, and delivery models.

Due to our continued success in the Defence and security sector across national long-term frameworks, we have a number of opportunities and are currently seeking applications.

Do you have an interest in reshaping programmes to help our clients in delivering Net Zero targets and joining this exciting and ambitious business?

• Work with Defence and Energy sector businesses we are currently working with, these include: Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), Submarine Development Agency, Atomic Weapons Establishment, Great British Energy and Rolls Royce.
• Our people will also have opportunities to move between sectors, building their experience across a broad range of major programmes and projects.
• Support clients in developing, implementing, and optimising procurement and funding strategies for greener and sustainable fit to meet Net Zero targets.
• Experience of the factors influencing major project / programme set up, development and delivery at different stages in the project / programme lifecycle, with the emphasis on:
• Business case development; and
• Major infrastructure development using public funding and/or private capital.
• Use your experience and knowledge to contribute to the strategic and commercial assessment of a business challenge, the development of ‘optimal’ solutions and its implementation.
• Use your strong interpersonal, communication and persuasive skills to engage with and influence a wide range of clients and stakeholders to successfully implement, adopt and realise business outcomes.
• Present your ideas and outputs in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.
• Deploy our established processes, tools, and systems, tailoring these to suit specific circumstances and contributing to their continuous improvement and development.
• Be confident operating as part of a multi-disciplined team providing a holistically 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.
• Disseminate your knowledge and experience through our communities of practice, social media channels and workshops.
• Identify, contribute to and progress business generation opportunities where appropriate.
• Flexible to travel is a requirement for this role.

To be an attractive candidate for our business in this role within the defence and security sector, you will possess some of the following attributes:

• Must be able to attain UK Mo D Security Clearance – British Nationals only need apply.
• Degree or MBA qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous.
• Experience of government Greenbook business case development.
• Experience of working in the Defence and / or public infrastructure sector, with a portfolio of experience in managing transactions/projects with a public sector delivery settings.
• Ability to write HMT Green Book Business across all five cases.
• Familiarisation of HMT Green Book Business Case Economic principles..
• Knowledge of economic benefit assessment, including social value, community benefits and low carbon transition.
• Appreciation of relevant UK policy guidance development.
• Experience of government departmental governance process for HMT Green Book Business Case approvals.
• Additional experience
• Preferably have experience of assuring HMT Green Book Business Cases.
• Broader experience in the following sectors will be viewed favourably: renewable / clean energy and decarbonization, transport, water services, government services.
• 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.
• 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.

To be an attractive candidate for our business in this role within the defence and security sector, you will possess some of the following attributes:

• Must be able to attain UK Mo D Security Clearance – British Nationals only need apply.
• Degree or MBA qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous.
• Experience of government Greenbook business case development.
• Experience of working in the Defence and / or public infrastructure sector, with a portfolio of experience in managing transactions/projects with a public sector delivery settings.
• Ability to write HMT Green Book Business across all five cases.
• Familiarisation of HMT Green Book Business Case Economic principles..
• Knowledge of economic benefit assessment, including social value, community benefits and low carbon transition.
• Appreciation of relevant UK policy guidance development.
• Experience of government departmental governance process for HMT Green Book Business Case approvals.
• Additional experience
• Preferably have experience of assuring HMT Green Book Business Cases.
• Broader experience in the following sectors will be viewed favourably: renewable / clean energy and decarbonization, transport, water services, government services.
• 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.
• 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.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

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.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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