Our client is one of the top Consultancy organisations in the world, operating on a global basis.  They are currently undergoing a major expansion in the Capital Projects and  Infrastructure Advisory space, and are seeking a Senior Manager to join their growing team.

For this senior role, the right candidate must have significant advisory experience, as well as a sound education, and grounding in a relevant technical discipline.  You must be able to build relationships with your peers and internal clients, as well as with external clients, with whom you will be able to develop and foster new business opportunities.

The main focus of this role is to provide advisory services for the team which focuses on infrastructure and construction, and hence you will need to have a solid background in this area to draw on.  As well as working directly for existing clients, you will be involved in the drawing up of bids and proposals, and must be able to develop new business under your own initiative.

Good communication skills are essential.  You will need to communicate both upwardly to Partners and Directors, as well as providing guidance, and acting as a mentor to your staff to ensure their best performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in client engagements as required
• Manage the financial aspects of client engagements.
• Assist with business development opportunities
• Communicate well and build relationships with the rest of the advisory team
• Develop and mentor staff as required, and conduct performance reviews

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years consulting experience and 8 years technical experience
• Experience within a high quality management consulting organisation
• Business Development experience.
• A strong academic record in a built environment discipline, such as  BSc in Building Management or Building Science, BEng, BSc Quantity Surveying, or an MSc in a specific construction or engineering field
• Post graduate qualification in Project Management or MBA preferred
• Project Management qualification , eg PMP or MAPM, and PRINCE2 or MSP
• Professional membership, such as PrEng or equivalent

Sound experience in one or more of the following sectors:

• Mining & Metals
• Transport
• Energy
• Water
• Private sector construction & engineering