Senior Strategy and Transformation

Discipline

International development, Project programme and commercial management

Doha, Qatar

Qatar

Permanent

Full Time

Various

10987

Iustina Blidariu

The Mott Mac Donald Strategy & Transformation (S&T) Practice has a market-leading position in PPP Transaction and Procurement Advisory Services across the GCC and have set ourselves challenging growth ambitions to further increase our market share and diversify our service offerings.

The S&T Practice exists to help realise the development and investment ambitions of a wide range of developers, investors, funders, asset owners and operators, government departments and agencies in the global infrastructure finance market, with a particular focus on PPPs. We help our customers understand the nature of risk and opportunity in infrastructure development, and the sustainable value of their endeavour across the project life cycle.

We are seeking a technical advisor with experience in transaction advisory services to support the delivery of complex infrastructure projects across the GCC. This role is ideal for an emerging consulting professional with an engineering / technical background and a passion for shaping public-private partnerships that drive sustainable development. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the sector, ideally providing consulting services in infrastructure, transportation, energy or the built environment.

GCC experience is preferred, however, this is not essential.

The successful candidate will join an award-winning Technical Advisory Team to support enhanced client engagement, support work winning, project delivery and to facilitate the expansion of our services.

• Support the delivery of technical advisory services across various sectors in the transaction advisory consulting market with a focus on PPP transaction advice to government agencies, developers and lenders in the GCC.
• Support the delivery of a portfolio of PPP Transactions across the project(s) lifecycle(s) including, but not limited to;
  • Business Development, Bid Preparation & Delivery;
  • Needs Assessment (Supply & Demand Analysis);
  • Feasibility Studies & Market Studies;
  • Project Concept & Optioneering Studies;
  • Technical Due Diligence coordinating and liaising with multi-disciplinary engineering teams from across the Mott Mac Donald global business;
  • Business Case Preparation (inc. development of cost inputs, design, development, commissioning and operational assumptions, risk register preparation, payment mechanism development and VfM Assessment);
  • Tender Document Preparation (inc. Output Specifications, Procurer Requirements);
  • Tender Process Management (EoI, RfQ and RfP);
  • Tender Evaluation and Negotiation;
  • Commercial & Financial Close; and
  • Contract Management Unit Activities, post Financial Close.
• Support structured analyses and assessments, and contribute to the development of reports to a high-quality, with particular attention to structure, clarity of argument and presentation.
• Work under the direct of subject matter experts in delivering assessments to our clients on the optimal technical solution, risk allocation, procurement route etc for their asset type.
• Work collaboratively with Financial and Legal Advisors to develop comprehensive solutions.
• Attend and engage as appropriate in client meetings and workshops to facilitate project discussions, present findings, assist in identifying project issues and priorities.
• Support the commercial success of the commission and compliance with all company governance requirements. Ensure that the lead advisor and or project manager is made aware of all developments that could influence the commercial and compliance outcomes.
• Support the preparation and conclusion of service propositions to customers and project partners, and ensure all commercial and legal negotiation points are concluded satisfactorily prior to commencement of services (in accordance with the Mott Mac Donald BMS).
• Support the planning and delivery of broader business development opportunities, and the management of long-term key customer…