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Job Title: UKI Business Consulting

• Capital Projects (TD) - Infrastructure Controls Specialist, All Levels

• Location: Ireland

• Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No

• Business Area: UKI Business Consulting

• Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

The team and the opportunity

Our Capital Programme Delivery (CPD) team sits within the Transformation Delivery competency of EY’s Irish Consulting practice. Our CPD team is committed to delivering exceptional client services across a range of sectors including energy, utilities, transport, housing, and healthcare.

Our ambition is to become the Trusted Advisor for our clients in the procurement, construction, and operational phases of major capital programmes by leveraging:

• Our people and their extensive industry experience

• Existing partnerships and relationships

• Our global EY experience across the Capital Programme Delivery (CPD) project lifecycle

Your key responsibilities

• Work directly with EY’s infrastructure clients (across our focus sectors; energy, water, transport, gas, telecoms, housing, and healthcare) to help create innovative insights and solutions to meet their needs

• Develop and implement project control processes and procedures to effectively manage scope, schedule, cost, and quality on infrastructure projects

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to establish project baselines and monitor performance against established metrics

• Create and maintain detailed project schedules, including critical path analysis and resource allocation, to optimise project timelines and identify potential risks and opportunities

• Monitor project costs and expenditures, track budget variances, and provide timely analysis and reporting to support informed decision-making

• Identify and mitigate project risks through proactive risk assessment, analysis, and mitigation strategies

• Conduct regular progress meetings and presentations to update project stakeholders on project status, key milestones, and performance metrics

• Utilise project management software and tools to streamline project controls processes and enhance project visibility and transparency

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project controls staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team

• Support the preparation of project proposals, bids, and cost estimates by providing accurate and reliable project controls data and analysis

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices in project controls and management

Internal Responsibilities

• Assist in client account management activities such as recruitment for the project team, managing financial aspects of client engagements, and quality and risk management

• Build valued relationships with clients and colleagues to assist in generating new business across EY

• Provide a supporting role in presentations and proposals for elements of medium to high complex projects to prospective and existing clients

• Communicate effectively with EY senior management and working to build, manage and motivate high-performing teams

• Understand all our service offerings and actively identifying opportunities to better serve clients

• Build strong internal relationships within Consulting and across other service lines

• Support team development activities, including:

• Coaching, and mentoring activities

• Conduct performance reviews and contributing to performance feedback

• Contribute to people initiatives including recruitment, retention, and training activities

• Maintain an educational programme to continually develop technical skills

• Understand, follow, and communicate workplace policies and procedures

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 3rd level educational qualification in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.

• Relevant experience in project controls or project management within the infrastructure sector, with a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects.

• Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience in consulting or similar client facing role.

• Expert in Planning Software Microsoft projects, Primavera P6 or Equivalent Planning software, Microsoft Office Tools

• Sound knowledge of Design, Construction sequence and Logics.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with a track record in managing complex programmes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex data sets and develop actionable insights.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders at all levels.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, attention to detail with a proactive and results-driven approach to project controls management.

• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations, standards, and best practices in infrastructure development and construction.

• Additional professional qualifications, such as PRINCE2® or PMP, are desirable.

• You must have full working rights to work in Ireland to be considered for this role.

What working at EY offers

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 well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension

• Maternity & Paternity leave

• Discounted health insurance

• Bike to work Scheme

• Web Doctor

• Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family

• Recognition Awards

• The purchase of additional annual leave

• Cash incentives for referrals

• Hybrid Working

• Work Mobile

• Free Gym membership

• TECH MBA paid by EY

• Travel Pass

• Wellness rooms Available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.

• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

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