Principal Consultant - Advisory (Digital and Reporting Specialism)

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

As a Senior Consultant in our Advisory unit, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure, real estate, or natural resources projects for both private and public clients in the Middle East (KSA). You will support the team in delivering business transformation and advisory services, focusing on strategy, change management, and organisational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Assessment & Solution Development:
• Assess client environments and challenges, utilizing structured approaches to discover, deliver, and implement fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Develop and optimize change strategies, including vision, mission, capability assessment, target operating models, and change management frameworks.
• Create tailored solutions that align with client business models and operating environments.
• Programme & Project Management:
• Manage and deliver complex business transformation programmes, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Support the development and implementation of programme integration services, including project lifecycle design, governance, benefits management, and stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to the development of PMO and controls strategies, functional set-up, and optimisation.
• Client Engagement & Relationship Building:
• Deliver workshops in virtual and face-to-face environments with senior (C-suite) client representatives.
• Build strong professional relationships with clients, providing excellent communication and influencing skills to support successful outcomes.
• Engage with stakeholders within large and complex organisations, navigating through complex environments.
• Internal Development & Business Generation:
• Contribute to the internal development of methodologies, product toolkits, and transformation products.
• Support business generation activities such as bids, proposals, and marketing campaigns.
• Mentor and coach team members, contributing to their technical and behavioural development.
  

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of industry experience, preferably with a Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in consulting or internal consulting within the Infrastructure, Real Estate, or Natural Resources sectors.
• Experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or a related field.
• Proven track record of delivering complex business transformation programmes in the construction industry.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Power BI:
• Data Modelling: Creating and optimizing data models to ensure efficient data retrieval and analysis
• DAX (Data Analysis Expressions): Writing complex DAX formulas for custom calculations and measures.
• Power Query: Using Power Query for data transformation and cleaning.
• Visualization: Designing interactive and insightful dashboards and reports.
• Integration: Integrating Power BI with other data sources and services (e.g., Azure, SQL Server).
• Data Analysis:
• Statistical Analysis: Applying statistical methods to interpret data and generate insights.
• Predictive Analytics: Using machine learning models to predict future trends and behaviors. Familiarity with python and other coding languages is a plus.
• SQL:
• Query Optimization: Writing efficient SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data.
• Database Management: Managing and maintaining relational databases.
• Stored Procedures: Creating and using stored procedures for repetitive tasks.
• Digital Integration:
• API Integration: Connecting various systems and applications using APIs.
• ETL (Extract, Transform, Load): Implementing ETL processes to integrate data from multiple sources.
• Digital Transformation:
• Change Management: Leading and managing digital transformation initiatives.
• Technology Evaluation: Assessing and selecting appropriate technologies for business needs.
• Process Automation: Implementing automation tools to streamline business processes.
• Data Management:
• Data Governance: Establishing policies and procedures for data management and security.
• Data Quality: Ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Master Data Management (MDM): Managing critical data to provide a single point of reference.
  
  

Additional Information

• General:
• Proficiency in Office 365 applications, diagramming tools (e.g., Visio), online whiteboarding tools (e.g., Miro), and team collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams).
• Key Behaviors:
• Proactive problem-solving and issue resolution.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
• Clear determination to achieve set goals and resilience in the face of challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively within diverse and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Effective decision-making using a mix of analysis, intuition, and judgment.
• Benefits:
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of challenging projects.
  
  

Turner & Townsend is a global management consultancy and professional services firm focusing on the construction and asset management sectors. We work with the most prominent clients on the largest projects and asset bases across real estate, infrastructure and natural resources. Our focus is on programme and project management, cost and commercial management and asset management strategy.

We deliver projects on time and to budget, and to optimise the whole life value of assets on behalf of our clients. We work on projects such as HS2, The Shard, Battersea Power Station, Hinkley Point, Changi Airport, and clients such as Shell, Google, Microsoft, Intel, Nissan and Citibank.

The products we are building are cutting edge in our industry, allowing us to deliver these projects better than our competitors.

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