Business Consulting - Supply Chain And Operations - Capital Projects - Senior Consultant

EY Business Consulting – Supply Chain & Operations – Capital Projects - Senior Consultant

At EY, we are committed to building a better working world by offering real-world solutions for complex business environments. We are looking for a Senior Consultant with specialized expertise in Capital Projects to join our dynamic Supply Chain & Operations team. This role encompasses the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning and business case development to delivery, operation, and eventual decommissioning.

Our client base spans various industries, including multinational companies in oil & gas, power & utilities, real estate & construction, etc.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to provide strategic insights and direction across the full spectrum of Capital Project activities to join our Business Consulting Team. This role involves working closely with clients to ensure that projects are executed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with business objectives. You will be instrumental in guiding projects through their entire lifecycle, ensuring that each phase is managed with a focus on governance and risk management. You will build a strong pipeline by developing technical proposals in collaboration with MENA stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant, you will be part of a team with extensive Supply Chain consulting and industry experience. Your role will include supporting client engagements related to Capital Projects consulting. Drawing on your capital projects knowledge and functional acumen, you will create innovative insights for clients, suggest methods and practices to develop strategy and business cases, conduct project feasibility studies, design operating models, assess organization maturity in Portfolio, Programme & Project Management (P3M), lead program design and delivery, governance and controls design and implementation and perform project procurement and contract assessment. You are also expected to attend stakeholder meetings and support/build winning technical proposals in response to Tenders and/or Requests for Proposal (RFPs) from business clients.

An important part of your role will be to actively perform research, establish, maintain, and strengthen internal and external relationships. This job responsibility will require you to travel and be on client sites in the MENA region, particularly the Middle East.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with clients to develop and refine business cases for capital projects
• Assisting in the preparation of Final Investment Decision (FID) documentation, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy
• Designing operating models that optimize capital project lifecycle including planning, design, procurement and supply chain, execution/construction and project close out
• Assessing the organization’s maturity in P3M
• Assisting in design and set up of Project Management Office to manage Capital Project Portfolio delivery, encompassing development of related policy, procedures, financial models and templates
• Designing programme delivery strategy, blueprint and transition plans
• Establishing governance frameworks and control mechanisms to maintain project integrity
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle, as well as designing interventions to address both risks and opportunities
• Conducting regular project reviews to ensure compliance with plans and regulatory standards
• Ensure consistency in delivering high-quality work products, exceeding client expectations, and meeting delivery timelines
• Work closely with key stakeholders to design, and develop winning technical proposals in response to tenders or RFPs from business clients
• Build, maintain, and strengthen working relationships with business stakeholders at appropriate levels and clients
• Continually enhance your technical and consulting skills in capital projects, thereby contributing to the development of your own, the team's and Clients’ technical acumen
• Liaise with internal teams and field of play teams to help identify opportunities in SC&O and actively contribute to business development activities
• Develop and groom team members for succession planning, as needed

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of capital project management, including lifecycle stages and key activities
• Experience in business case development, FID preparation, procurement, supply chain and capital project management
• Proficiency in program design, delivery, governance, and risk management
• Ability to design and implement effective operating models for capital projects
• Keen understanding of Procurement and Project Management software/tools/applications in the domain area
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, being through written or oral communications
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines
• Strong ability to research and write technical proposal content in MS PowerPoint
• Good understanding of AI tools and how to deploy them in the building and construction sector

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 7-10 years of work experience in Capital Projects, preferably within a Big 4 or similar consulting environment
• Proven track record of managing and delivering complex capital projects preferably in oil & gas, power & utilities, real estate & construction sectors
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Electrical)
• Exposure to SAP Projects Systems module, SAP Material Management module, Contract Management software and Project Management Software like Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Asana or Trello, etc.
• Strong knowledge of operating model design, construction methodologies, capital procurement category strategy, capital procurement operations, contract management, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, project management principles and stakeholder engagement within the specific context of large-scale infrastructure and development projects
• Exposure to writing technical proposals in response to RFP/Tender
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Aris, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, etc.
• Willingness to travel to the Middle East and work on a Sunday to Thursday working week and support MENA timings (11 AM – 8:30 PM), as preferred (supporting Middle East Clients)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Supply Chain Management and Capital Project Management skills
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Six Sigma certification will be an added/preferred advantage
• Customer handling, Stakeholder management, Report writing, Strong interpersonal communication skills, and experience in the usage of analytical tools/representations
• Deep understanding of the latest trends and innovations in capital project management, encompassing best practices, sustainable development and digital transformation

What we look for

• A team of people with technical experience, commercial acumen, and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• An opportunity to be part of a market-leading, multidisciplinary team of business consultant professionals in the integrated global business worldwide, that what to leave their mark on the construction sector
• Individuals with a knack for utilizing tools, who can bring a strategic perspective to capital project management challenges and drive digital transformation initiatives
• Opportunities to work with EY Business Consulting practices regionally/globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback 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
• Leading yourself and leading others