Principal Consultant Programme Advisory – Business Case & Funding Advisory; Defence

Principal Consultant Programme Advisory – Business Case & Funding Advisory (Defence Sector)

Turner & Townsend is seeking a senior professional to join our Programme Advisory team in the Defence Sector, focusing on business case development and funding advisory under the Green Book framework.

Role:
Principal Consultant Programme Advisory – Business Case & Funding Advisory (Defence Sector)

Location:

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom (travel as required)

• Work with defence sector clients including Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), Submarine Development Agency, Atomic Weapons Establishment, and Rolls Royce.
• Opportunity to move between sectors to build experience across major programmes and projects.
• Support clients in developing, implementing, and optimising procurement and funding strategies to meet greener and sustainable targets and Net Zero commitments.
• Contribute to major project / programme setup, development and delivery across lifecycle, with emphasis on:
  • business case development; and
  • major infrastructure development using public funding and/or private capital
• Apply experience to strategic and commercial assessment of business challenges, developing and implementing optimal solutions.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders using strong interpersonal and persuasive skills; present ideas clearly and concisely.
• Deploy Turner & Townsend processes and tools, tailoring as needed and contributing to ongoing improvement.
• Provide holistic advisory services as part of a multi-disciplinary team; maintain high-quality outputs and client care.
• Share knowledge through communities of practice, workshops, and relevant forums.
• Identify and progress business generation opportunities where appropriate.
• Flexibility to travel as required for project delivery.

• Must be able to attain UK MoD Security Clearance – British Nationals only need apply.
• Degree or MBA qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous.
• Experience of government Green Book business case development.
• Experience of working in the defence and/or public infrastructure sector, with a portfolio of transactions/projects in public sector settings.
• Ability to write HMT Green Book Business cases across all five dimensions; familiarity with the Economic dimensions.
• Knowledge of economic benefit assessment, including social value, community benefits and low carbon transition.
• Understanding of relevant UK policy guidance development and government governance processes for HMT Green Book approvals.

• Broader experience in renewable/clean energy and decarbonization, transport, water services, or government services.
• PPP/PFI experience (particularly PFI Handback).
• Effective management experience within a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Ability to influence in commercial/procurement environments and grow client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Strong analytical skills, collaborative, and capable of working in a growing business unit.
• Experience in leading bid proposals and collaborating with senior management and the wider Turner & Townsend team.

• Valid security clearance (SC) or the ability to obtain it; candidates must be British Nationals and hold a UK passport.

Note:

SOX control responsibilities may apply where relevant.