Infrastructure and Government- Sustainability and Asset Management Manager

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Are you our next Infrastructure and Government- Sustainability and Asset Management Manager?

Location: Belfast or Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Manager

Contract type: Perm

All at one time, we want to change our energy mix, our climate, our economies, our global trade patterns, our cities, our technology and our social equity. And we plan to do it all against a backdrop of a non-stationary environment, divisive geopolitical rhetoric and deep economic uncertainty. It is a mammoth task.

Humanity's success or failure will largely rest on the shoulders of our infrastructure. Infrastructure will be central to the energy transition and achieving our climate adaptation goals. It catalyzes economic growth and facilitates trade. It underpins urban renewal, lays the foundations for digital transformation and - when done well - can help embed social equity.

To achieve this we need to change (and improve) the way we plan, fund, develop and operate our infrastructure. It will require collaboration, new funding mechanisms, innovative regulatory regimes, new construction techniques, broader skill sets and - more than anything - a high degree of flexibility and creativity. Business as usual is not an option. Countries, territories, cities and corporates have to reinvent themselves as well as up-skill and innovate to meet the emerging changes and potential opportunities. Enabling the world's transitions, therefore, must start with a transition in the infrastructure sector.

A snapshot of your peer group:
A Degree in a related subject such as Engineering, Maths, Finance, Data Science, Economics or Sustainability Up to 7 years post graduate experience. Evidence of your passion for infrastructure and transformational change in government in a related area Experience or evidence of interest in one or more key sectors of Transport, Energy, Telecoms, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Defence, Property/Estates or Utilities. Numerate with strong analytical skills. Strong written and oral communication skills An appetite to apply yourself on a broad range of challenges and learn new skills in a challenging and supportive environment. Ability to develop strong working relationships and work in multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to focus on the strategic value of infrastructure and capital projects and not just the engineering/operational level view on Asset Management.
Experience or knowledge in or more of the following areas would be an advantage:
Experience with Asset Management approaches and frameworks. Experience from a client organisation ( a Utility), contractor, or service provider Knowledge of the island of Ireland's energy systems and networks or equivalent from another nation a Awareness of regulatory requirements applicable to industries such as water, energy and transport. Knowledge or understanding of renewable energy technologies and policy targets. Awareness of wider perspective on ESG areas including the Green Procurement, Circular Economy and CSRD reporting requirements. Understanding or awareness of digital network technology ( Smart grids) or IoT. Experience of or exposure to Business Change in operations, asset management, capital projects, engineering or technology projects. Awareness of trends in of digital approaches and improvements within Infrastructure sectors or Awareness of data and information frameworks such as BIM and Digital Twins. The ability to use tools/platforms/languages such as Power BI, Tableau, Python or R would be an advantage. Insight on where trends in other sectors could be applied to Infrastructure would be an advantage.
Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect: Working in teams on diverse and complex client engagements. Managing junior team members on projects, ensuring that the quality of our deliverables are high. Managing the use and development of tools and methodologies across the team and within projects. Engaging with global teams to leverage experience, resources and capabilities. Helping to manage the day to day relationship with key client contacts, ensuring our service is responsive to their needs. Ensuring KPMG's quality and risk management procedures are completed to the appropriate standard. Applying innovative and creative techniques to solve complex problems on client engagements. Immersing yourself in our inclusive, diverse and supportive culture. Making a real difference in your community through our social and environmental programs.
Your team:

KPMG's Infrastructure and Government team has been at the forefront of advising on the key projects across the island of Ireland for over 20 years. Over recent years we have grown our Infrastructure Sustainability and Asset Management capability and have had great success working with many large infrastructure asset owners, operators and government departments. These are key projects that affect all of our lives. The types of work that we deliver includes strategic, technical, commercial, financial and analysis from policy level through to discrete major capital projects and portfolios.

Our team works with major public and private sector entities across all sectors but principally those with major infrastructure commitments in transport, energy, power & utilities, digital infrastructure, health and education.

We work on an all-Ireland basis working closely with colleagues across Dublin, Belfast and Cork. We also have close links with our Global Infrastructure network to share good practice and work collaboratively across clients and opportunities.

This is a rewarding and challenging role in a market leading team that offers considerable scope for further development, progression, challenging projects, a market-leading learning and development programme and a collaborative environment.

The services we provide include:
Strategic Business Planning, investment decision making and investment optimisation Investment strategies and policy development. Infrastructure projects business case development including feasibility analysis. Decarbonisation strategy planning and development. Green Procurement Strategies Modern Methods of Construction advisory and application Circular Economy of the Built Environment advisory and policy development Transformation - operating models for asset intensive organisations. Asset Information & Asset Data - helping clients improve their data and information capability or bringing insights through analysis. Asset Diligence & Assurance. Reviews of programme and project controls on major projects and capital portfolios. Governance and risk management. Capital works / projects procurement advice. Project, programme and portfolio management advice. Performance and efficiency improvement. Troubled project reviews. Technology integration advisory. Resilience Plans and Climate Risk Assessment Maturity Assessments and Benchmarking
Here's how KPMG can benefit more than just your career:

All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
Discounted health insurance The purchase of additional annual leave Frequent social events to help you build your network Early finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months. Relocation assistance for those moving to Ireland Complimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning.
Career progression

When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path.

In addition to this, we are the only one of the Big Four firms to announce promotions four times per year, giving you frequent opportunities for progression throughout your career with us.

Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at KPMG. We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we're committed to inclusion and equity at every level. At KPMG, we want to attract and retain the best talent. 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. Visit to learn more.

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If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the apply button. If you have any specific queries on the role, please contact Kayleigh O'Brien.

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