Senior Strategy and Transformation

About The Role

The Mott MacDonald Strategy & Transformation (S&T) Practice has a market-leading position in PPP Transaction and Procurement Advisory Services across the GCC and aims to increase market share and diversify service offerings. The S&T Practice helps realise the development and investment ambitions of developers, investors, funders, asset owners and operators, government departments and agencies in the global infrastructure finance market, with a focus on PPPs. We help our customers understand risk, opportunity and the sustainable value of their endeavours across the project life cycle.

We are seeking a technical advisor with experience in transaction advisory services to support the delivery of complex infrastructure projects across the GCC. This role is ideal for an emerging consulting professional with an engineering / technical background and a passion for shaping public-private partnerships that drive sustainable development. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the sector, ideally providing consulting services in infrastructure, transportation, energy or the built environment. GCC experience is preferred, however this is not essential.

The successful candidate will join an award-winning Technical Advisory Team to support enhanced client engagement, support work winning, project delivery and to facilitate the expansion of our services.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below :

• Support the delivery of technical advisory services across various sectors in the transaction advisory consulting market with a focus on PPP transaction advice to government agencies, developers and lenders in the GCC.
• Support the delivery of a portfolio of PPP Transactions across the project lifecycle, including :
• Business Development, Bid Preparation & Delivery
• Needs Assessment (Supply & Demand Analysis)
• Feasibility Studies & Market Studies
• Project Concept & Optioneering Studies
• Technical Due Diligence coordinating and liaising with multi-disciplinary engineering teams from across the Mott MacDonald global business
• Business Case Preparation (development of cost inputs, design, development, commissioning and operational assumptions, risk register preparation, payment mechanism development and VfM Assessment)
• Tender Document Preparation (Output Specifications, Procurer Requirements)
• Tender Process Management (EoI, RfQ and RfP)
• Tender Evaluation and Negotiation
• Commercial & Financial Close
• Contract Management Unit Activities, post Financial Close
• Support structured analyses and assessments, and contribute to the development of high-quality reports with clear structure, argument and presentation.
• Work under the direction of subject matter experts in delivering assessments to clients on the optimal technical solution, risk allocation, procurement route, etc., for their asset type.
• Work collaboratively with Financial and Legal Advisors to develop comprehensive solutions.
• Attend and engage in client meetings and workshops to facilitate project discussions, present findings, and help identify project issues and priorities.
• Support the commercial success of the engagement and ensure compliance with all company governance requirements. Keep the lead advisor and / or project manager informed of developments that could influence commercial and compliance outcomes.
• Assist in the preparation and conclusion of service propositions to customers and project partners, ensuring all commercial and legal negotiation points are concluded satisfactorily prior to commencement of services (in accordance with the Mott MacDonald BMS).
• Support planning and delivery of broader business development opportunities and management of long-term key customer relationships to enhance sales and market share.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work overseas for short periods is a critical element of this role.

Candidate specifications

Our Purpose

At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Flexible Working

We support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

We Can Offer

Location(s) : Doha, QA

Contract Type : Permanent

Work Pattern : Full Time

Market : Various

Discipline : International development

Job Ref : 10987

Recruiter Contact : Iustina Blidariu

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