Associate Director-Government & Infrastructure-Strategy and Transactions

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

EY Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Strategy and Transactions – Government & Infrastructure – Director

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 in delivering 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.

The opportunity

Join our Government and Infrastructure Advisory (G&IA) team and you will work with a team of experienced professionals who bring excellence in the planning, procurement and delivery of infrastructure to clients. 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, as well as their long‑term operation and the creation of high‑performing organisations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work effectively as a senior member of the team under the supervision of Partners within SaT G&IA and other EY departments in Ireland and internationally on the following assignments:
• Strategic advice – varied client‑specific strategic matters.
• Business planning & business case – varied client‑specific strategic matters.
• Procurement – advise public and private clients on procurement of infrastructure assets through different forms of contracting and procurement models.
• Mergers, buyouts and disposals – buying and selling businesses and assets in the infrastructure sector.
• PPPs – advise public and private clients on procurement and funding of infrastructure assets through PPP.
• Understand client requirements, co‑develop our approach, and provide value through insights, factual conclusions, and advice.
• Develop and maintain business relationships and market profile to win new business for the practice.
• Lead and manage a challenging, varied client portfolio, both public and private side.
• Develop and maintain new products and service offerings.
• Lead both internal and external projects.
• Serve as the primary client engagement point on assignments – updating client on progress; discussing tasks and deliverables.
• Actively manage project financials and administration including client take‑on process, WIP control, billing, etc.
• Focus on anticipating and identifying risks that require escalation and subsequently escalating these risks to senior staff as appropriate.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure work is properly executed, documented, and concluded in compliance with our Quality & Risk Management guidelines.
• Actively establish, maintain, and strengthen internal and external relationships.
• As an influential team member, mentor and develop junior staff, providing constructive feedback both formally and informally; also responsible for recruitment and retention of team…