Senior Consultant, Capital Projects, Infrastructure

Senior Consultant – Capital Projects, EY Consulting 

At EY, we are proud to work at the heart of some of the UK’s most complex and highprofile infrastructure programmes. We work across the infrastructure lifecycle, including early stage project definition, design, delivery, operations, and decommissioning. We act as a Key Advisor, working with senior leaders across all areas of their businesses to shape the infrastructure of the future, and deliver  customer-focused outcomes. 

Our work is anchored in delivery of the UK’s 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy, supporting the delivery of the UK’s £718bn infrastructure pipeline, and aligned to national priorities including net zero, resilience and productivity. 

Our focus sectors include:

• Energy Transition — we work at the heart of the next generation of low carbon infrastructure, including nuclear power, renewables and carbon capture and storage
• Transport Infrastructure – we work on some of the UK’s biggest road and rail projects, as well as with operators of the UK’s transport infrastructure
• Utilities – we work with clients at the forefront of the UK’s power network on the complex grid upgrades required, as well as securing access to clean water and sanitation required for the next generation
• Social Infrastructure – supporting the renewal of the UK’s aging infrastructure, including across health, education and justice sectors
• Defence and National Security Infrastructure
• Digital Infrastructure such as AIenabled platforms, data centres and telecommunications 

As a Senior Consultant, you will work across multi-disciplinary teams to help shape infrastructure programmes aligned with the UK’s National Infrastructure Strategy, contributing to net zero, resilience and longterm value creation. You will play a meaningful role in delivering social value and supporting the transition to a more sustainable future. 

What You’ll Do

• Carry out business, programme and project analysis to evaluate processes and information, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Contribute to the development of structured and engaging, evidencebased reports, documents and presentations to inform senior decisionmaking
• Support coordination and facilitate workshops, meetings and engagement sessions with diverse stakeholder groups
• Support programme and project management delivery using both traditional and agile approaches, including planning, project controls, RAID management, delivery assurance and reporting
• Support with the development of business cases and investment cases for sustainable, netzero and largescale infrastructure initiatives (including Green Book Five Case Model business cases)
• Build strong working relationships and collaborate with clients, acting as a trusted daytoday advisor to clients
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members
• Contribute to business development, including supporting proposal development and tender responses
• Support practice development within Infrastructure, contributing to knowledge, tools and thought leadership
• Help strengthen EY’s market presence through insights, collaboration and optional publicfacing activity (e.g. social media, thought leadership) 

What We’re Looking For

• A strong understanding of the UK infrastructure landscape, including the UK’s longterm infrastructure strategy  
• A genuine passion for infrastructure and the value it can bring, with a clear interest in how major programmes are shaped, delivered and operated
• Demonstrable experience supporting infrastructure / transformation projects
• Interest in climate transition, net zero and the UK’s Green Industrial Revolution
• Experience in industry, government or consulting environments, including Strategy, Big 4 or Technology Consulting, engineering consultancies, or infrastructure owner / operator organisations
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, through excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and develop practical, evidence based recommendations
• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, present confidently and tailor messages for senior stakeholders
• Programme and project management skills across traditional and agile methodologies
• Facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to bring stakeholders together, build alignment and drive outcomes
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders through collaboration and credibility
• Any experience applying digital and AI tools to support datadriven insights and decisionmaking 
• Enjoy working in a hybrid environment, including with clients on site, with EY teams in the office, and virtually
• Ideally have knowledge of key sectors such as energy, government, transport, utilities, telecommunications or social infrastructure
• A bonus but not essential - an alignment to the profession through relevant qualifications or memberships (e.g. ICE, MPA, APM, PRINCE2 or similar) 

Career & Growth

At EY, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work on some of the most significant infrastructure and transformation programmes in the UK and internationally
• Build relationships with key decisionmakers and programme leaders across public and private sectors
• Develop leadership capabilities through contributing to delivery and shaping delivery approaches
• Contribute to business development and help shape future service offerings
• Access structured learning, mentoring and clear pathways for career progression 

What We Offer 

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and wellbeing, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• A competitive, marketbenchmarked salary and performancerelated bonus, alongside EY’s wider benefits and flexible working arrangements
• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs
• A diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs