Job Description

Our Strategy and Transaction (SAT) team works with clients to manage their capital agenda to drive competitive advantage and increased returns. As part of a global team of 10,000 professionals in 100 countries you will advise clients on preserving, optimizing, raising or investing capital. Major groups (or, as we call them, sub-service lines and competencies) within SAT include Mergers and Acquisition Services, Project Finance, Restructuring Services, Operational Transaction Services, Transaction Support, Transaction Tax as well as Valuation, Modelling and Economics.

The opportunity

Our diverse team has advised on some of our largest and most complex infrastructure projects and asset management contracts working side by side with governments and the private sector to provide impactful advice and advisory services. Being part of a dynamic and energetic team, you will have the opportunity to grow your problem-solving and advisory capabilities while learning innovative approaches to address the infrastructure agenda in projects covering digital, sustainability, transport, energy and utilities.

We work on some of the highest profile and most important strategic infrastructure projects and contribute across the infrastructure lifecycle. This includes:

• policy development and strategy
• business case development,
• economic, financial and commercial analysis,
• project and programme delivery and assurance services,
• strategic and digital transformation; and
• taking transactions to market and supporting transaction evaluation, negotiation, execution and contract management.

This is a great opportunity where you can play a key role with our infrastructure clients, build your experience, commercial acumen and shape the next generation of infrastructure projects.

Your key responsibilities

• Be part of the Infrastructure Advisory team to advise clients on delivery, commercial, risk, procurement, strategic and public-private partnerships issues for large-scale infrastructure projects and programmes
• Develop clear, well written and easy to understand reports and presentations to assist our clients in understanding complex problems
• Support the delivery of feasibility studies for public and private sector clients
• Manage assignments by ensuring that work products and services are client focused, clear, accurate and well presented
• Work within a partnering environment, form effective working relationships and make a positive outcome to the investment programme/sub-programmes
• Manage, support and develop junior members in the team
• Support the leadership team in business development activities including the development of proposals and presentations
• Provide coordination support with regional EY offices (e.g., Australia, Singapore), public & private sector clients, external advisors (e.g., technical, legal) and other relevant stakeholders on infrastructure initiatives, events, and projects

Skills and attributes for success
 

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor's degree (a Master's degree will be an advantage) in either engineering, science, project management or construction
• Minimum of 3 years (Senior Associate Level)/ 6 years (Manager level) of work experience in consulting or engineering
• Experience in one of the following industries/sectors transport, energy, utilities, oil & gas, process and manufacturing industries, and renewables
• Experience of working in project and programme management, asset management, engineering / design management, developing procurement strategies and commercial models, contract management, stakeholder management, risk & value management
• Good knowledge and application of project management / project delivery techniques including scheduling, management of risks, issues and opportunities, value management, design management, quality, sustainability, environmental, construction management
• Good understanding project delivery covering feasibility, design, procurement, construction and handover.
• Diligent and has a strong drive to excel professionally with a drive and enthusiasm to learn and be involved in new areas/initiatives
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to write reports, develop presentations and communicate clearly

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Good understanding of government and/or private infrastructure projects, procurement models, funding models, contracting approaches, and project delivery issues
• Good digital literacy skills in particular with PowerBI or Tableau
• Experience of using digital tools/software which includes: BIM and digital construction, planning and scheduling, risk management, enterprise collaboration platforms
• Certificate in Project Management, Construction Management or other related Infrastructure, Construction or Engineering certificate
• Natural curiosity and the ability to think creatively to solve problems
• Positive working attitude and motivation to learn
• Experience gained within another large professional services organization
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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