At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.
With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.
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At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.
With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.
Job Description
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Government & Infrastructure Advisory Manager, Transport
Public Services Advisory | Complex Projects & Transactions
About the role
The Complex Projects & Transactions team advises clients on the full lifecycle of complex projects across sectors including transport, energy and social infrastructure. This Manager role has a transport focus but may have opportunities to work across sectors. You will manage client engagements, support new business and proposal writing, and help run the business unit.
About the team
Public Services Advisory has worked on some of the largest and most high-profile infrastructure projects and public policy programmes both in the UK and overseas. Our transport team offers more than generic financial advice. We bring in-depth transport industry experience to help central government, other public authorities, and private sector providers get better value for money and manage risk. The team works both virtually and from Grant Thornton offices across the UK.
Key responsibilities
· Deliver financial advisory services across complex projects and transactions
· Manage allocated assignments in a client-facing role, meeting and exceeding client expectations
· Own end-to-end delivery of client projects and programmes, with accountability for quality, timelines and financial targets
· Support business development, including writing proposals and bids, from opportunity identification through to contracting
· Delegate and coordinate the work of team members and support their development
· Support management of the business unit, including pipeline and budgets
· Act with integrity and in line with the firm's values
Minimum criteria
· Experience in the transport sector, either in consultancy supporting government departments, public authorities or private sector entities, or working directly within one of such organisations
· Experience in either programme management or major contracts procurement
· Experience managing client engagements and stakeholders
· Experience supervising or developing junior team members
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
· Business case development, commercial structuring, or supporting bids for major infrastructure or operations contracts
· A relevant professional qualification (for example MCIPS, or a recognised programme management qualification). Valued, not required
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Skills Required
- Experience in the transport sector through consultancy, government, public authorities, or private-sector organizations
- Experience in programme management or major contracts procurement
- Experience managing client engagements and stakeholders
- Experience supervising or developing junior team members
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Business case development, commercial structuring, or support for major infrastructure or operations contract bids
- Relevant professional qualification, such as MCIPS or a recognized programme management qualification
What We Do
What does business need now? An adviser that offers a different experience. A better experience. One that delivers technical expertise and a service that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That’s Grant Thornton. We are the UK member firm of a global network that employs 58,000 people in 135 countries. We combine global scale with local insight and understanding to give you the assurance, tax, and advisory services you need to realise your ambitions. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships. Whether you’re growing in one market or many, you consistently get a great service you can trust. We work at a pace that matters – yours – bringing both flexibility and rigour. We celebrate fresh thinking and diverse perspectives to bring you proactive insights and positive progress. Success tomorrow starts with making the right decisions today, which is why we match proactive insights to practical applications. Working closely with regulators, funders and standard setting bodies to help instil trust and integrity in markets. We’re committed to sustainable growth through positive progress. So, no matter the road ahead, you’re being guided by the right decisions. Going beyond to offer proactive insights, practical guidance, and positive progress. Ready to go beyond? Visit our website for insight on what we can offer you
