Government & Infrastructure Manager; Financial & Commercial

Location
:
Belfast

Business Area
:
Deal Advisory

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Location:
Belfast, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade:
Manager

Contract type:
Perm

A snapshot of your peer group:

• At least 5 years previous work experience with a background relating to providing strategic, commercial and financial advice on infrastructure capital projects and transformative public services
• Experience developing feasibility studies and business cases for investment programmes in one or more key sectors such as transport, housing, utilities, digital/technology, health and education
• Experience with providing the supporting analysis for the appraisal of capital investment programmes and transformative public services
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Knowledge and application of Better Business Cases NI
• Experience of working with central government departments and agencies or with local government
• Numerate with strong analytical skills. Financial modelling skills are also beneficial
• Appreciation of economic analysis and techniques applicable to large capital infrastructure projects
• An appetite to apply yourself on a broad range of client challenges and learn new skills in a challenging and supportive environment
• A strong client relationship track record
• Ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

• Providing strategic advice on approaches to the development, procurement and delivery of major infrastructure projects and contracts for the provision of critical government services across key areas including transport, housing, energy, utilities, digital/technology, education and health
• Critical review and development of business cases in accordance with Better Business Cases NI and Green Book methodology
• Providing commercial and financial advice on the procurement of major investment projects and critical public services across a range of sectors, including advising on tender and contract documentation, leading dialogue and negotiations with bidders and the evaluation of the tenders received
• Managing engagements and junior team members on projects, ensuring that the quality of our deliverables is high
• Helping to manage the day-to-day relationship with key client contacts, ensuring our service is responsive to their needs
• Ensuring KPMG's quality and risk management procedures are completed to the appropriate standard
• Applying innovative and creative techniques to solve complex problems on client engagements.

Your team:

Infrastructure is essential to Ireland's economic growth, sustainability, and quality of life. KPMG's Infrastructure & Government team has been advising on major public and private sector infrastructure projects across Ireland for over 20 years, helping clients navigate complex challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Working across Dublin, Cork, and Belfast, our team supports strategically important projects in areas including transport, energy, healthcare, housing, technology, and sustainability. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, develop your…