Overview

Senior / Principal Consultant – Transport Capital Projects (Programme Advisory) at PA Consulting. Hybrid working model: in the office or on client site a minimum 2 days per week, with variation by role or assignment and up to 5 days per week on client site.Join us to shape the future of transport. We work with organisations across the transport sector — rail, roads, and aviation — to tackle critical challenges and unlock opportunities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from women and under-represented groups in transport and consultancy.As part of PA’s Infrastructure and Capital Projects team, we provide strategic advice on capital projects development and delivery, including business case development, commercial arrangements, financial structures, procurement advice and programme setup. We value hands-on experience with infrastructure and capital projects and a willingness to turn highly technical detail into clear concepts for diverse audiences.Responsibilities

Design, setup, governance, assurance and controls for major capital projectsDelivery of major capital projects and change programmesWork across Road, Rail or AviationQualifications / What we’re looking for

Hands-on experience of the full project and programme lifecycle with blended commercial, procurement, engineering, delivery and supply chain acumen for road, rail and aviation clientsTechnical understanding of capital projects and infrastructure delivery models, including operating models and change requirementsUnderstanding of collaborative delivery models (alliancing, partnerships) and industry-standard contracts such as NECExperience designing and implementing governance, assurance, project controls, and business change for major capital programmesAbility to distill complex insights into clear reports and presentations for stakeholders at all levelsStrong team-based collaboration skills and ability to lead small teams (2-5 people)Self-motivation, creativity, open-mindedness, and strong communication and writing skillsConsulting Skills

High-quality outputs, including report-writing and presentationsTeam management and risk/issue governance on assignmentsAnalytical mindset with strong problem-solving and Excel modelling skillsAwareness of future trends affecting road/rail/aviation sectorsBenefits and Equality

Health and lifestyle perks including private healthcare25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with option to buy 5 additional daysGenerous company pensionCommunity and charity involvement opportunitiesPerformance-based bonusPA share ownershipTax-efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)We are committed to equality and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. If you need adjustments or accommodations during recruitment, please contact recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com.Additional Information

Life at PA is about people, growth opportunities, and purpose-led meaningful work. Our culture values human difference and inclusion.Find out more about Life at PA. We are focused on well-being and supporting our people across physical, emotional, social, and financial aspects.Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: ConsultingIndustries: Business Consulting and Services

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