Programme Advisory Consultant

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

The Program Advsiory Consultant is responsible for supporting Programme Advisory team under Deputy Programme Director (DPD) of the project. Your responsibilities will include conducting research, analysing trends, benchmarking and collaborating with senior members of the project team to design and support implementation of cross-cutting programme initiatives to support delivery of the program.  A strong ability to think critically, manage multiple projects, and foster relationships is essential in this dynamic and rewarding role. As part of the DPD office, you will undertake analysis and support in formulating solutions for the challenges the project will face as it goes through the programme lifecycle. The role holder ensures compliance with standards, maintains accurate records and identifies process improvement opportunities.

• To support Programme Development Manager and Programme Development Lead within DPD’s office in designing and proposing solutions to the challenges the project will face
• Support assignments in programme delivery such as organisation design, programme integration, delivery model formulation, programme strategy, innovation and others
• Undertake policy research and economic analysis to support business case development process
• Support DPD team in organizing workshops, qualitative and quantitative research, and economic modelling to produce an overview of the current capability, and the policy actions required to reach a shared vision of the major project. 
• Understand, analyse and interpret programme information and financial data, drawing appropriate conclusions.
• Carry out relevant analysis and present your findings (both written and orally).
• Gathering, verifying and analysing information to formulate views.
• Working effectively as a team member by sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior members on progress.
• Actively establishing, maintaining and strengthening your internal and external relationships.
• Maintaining and constantly upgrading technical knowledge and personal skills.
• Prepare and participate in any progress meetings relevant to delivery of assignments and progress.
• Supporting any team building and knowledge sharing activities

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance and degree qualified in relevant discipline (e.g. engineering, business, economics, finance etc.) from a reputed university.
• 1-3 years of experience in an advisory role- preferably with leading advisory firms.
• Experience in economic and financial analysis, programme management and infrastructure sector preferred.
• Experience in infrastructure frameworks such as Public Spending Code, Green Book, Infrastructure Guidelines
• High level of awareness of government policies and guideline

Skills

• Strategic and logical thinker with excellent analytical skills.
• Expertise in research design techniques, econometric and financial analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Expertise in tools such as PowerBI, MS project is desirable.
• Strong ability to write, document, and maintain technical standards, guidelines, and workflows.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Additional Information

What we offer you:

• Full time
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• 8% Pension
• 23 days Annual leave (+ 2 company days)
• Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
• Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

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.

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