Associate Director-Government & Infrastructure-Strategy and Transactions

Associate Director-Government & Infrastructure-Strategy and Transactions-Belfast

Location:

Belfast

Other locations:
Primary Location Only

Date: 31 Oct 2025

Requisition

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The publication of Project Ireland 2040 by the IRISH Government publicly stated its commitment to develop Ireland over the period to 2040. This was followed by the National Development Plan 2021 – 2030 and the National Planning Framework and more recently the Government’s Climate Action Plan. These ambitious but challenging strategy documents outline the Government’s key areas of focus and its €165 billion capital expenditure plan to make Ireland a better country for all its people.

In Northern Ireland, Infrastructure 2050 outlines the future likely direction for the development of infrastructure in Northern Ireland. EY’s Government and Infrastructure team is looking to further expand to capture the opportunities these investment plans provide and assist our clients deliver upon them.

Our team advises on all aspects of the development, structuring and financing of infrastructure and real estate projects. We help clients understand the business, investment and public policy opportunities arising from increased investment in infrastructure and offer a coordinated approach to procuring, structuring, executing and managing major infrastructure, real estate and complex service projects and transactions. Our professionals are drawn from finance, investment banking, Government, economics, construction, funds management and industry.

Join our Government and Infrastructure Advisory (G&IA) team and you join a team of experienced professionals who bring to clients excellence in the planning, procurement and delivery of infrastructure. You will advise both public and private sector organisations that require support in developing and managing large scale infrastructure projects across a range of sectors. You will also advise on the long‑term operation of assets and the creation of high performing organisations.

• Working effectively as a senior member of the team under the supervision of Partners within SaT G&IA as well as other EY departments in both Ireland and internationally on the following assignments:
• Strategic advice – various advice relating to strategic matters, which vary considerably from client to client
• Business planning & business case – various advice relating to strategic matters, which vary considerably from client to client
• Procurement – advising public and private clients in relation to the procurement of infrastructure assets through different forms of contracting and procurement models
• Mergers, buyouts and disposals – buying and selling businesses and assets in infrastructure sector
• PPPs – advising public and private clients in relation to the procurement and funding of infrastructure assets through PPP
• Understanding our client requirements, co‑developing our approach with the client, and providing value to our clients through insights, factual conclusions, and advice.
• Develop and maintain business relationships and market profile with a view to winning business for the practice
• Lead and manage a challenging and varied client portfolio, both public and private side
• Develop and maintain new products and service offerings
• Lead both internal and external projects
• Responsible for client engagement on assignments on a day‑to‑day basis; updating client on project progress; discussing tasks to be completed and deliverables to be provided.
• Actively managing project financials and administration including client take‑on process, WIP control, billing etc.
• A focus on anticipating and identifying risks that require escalation and subsequently escalating these risks to more senior staff as appropriate.
• Working closely with colleagues you will ensure that work is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance…