Manager - Projects Finance, Power & Utilities London, England
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Location: London
Capability: Deal Advisory
Experience Level: Manager
Type: Full Time or Part Time
Service Line: IAG
Contract type: Permanent
Job description
The Role
We are looking for a Manager to support the fast growing Power & Utilities Projects team covering water and energy infrastructure including new nuclear generation, onshore and offshore networks, interconnectors, and other major assets.
The Projects business is focussed on designing new markets and advising on in-house and competitive delivery models for major infrastructure projects and programmes. We advise companies, developers, bidders and regulators on all aspects of delivering major infrastructure assets and competitive procurements. Some of the projects we have advised on include Hinkley Point C, Thames Tideway, multiple Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) projects, OFTOs, Special Infrastructure Projects Regime (SIPR), Cap and Floor Interconnectors, Competitively Appointed Transmission Owners (CATOs) and new nuclear projects (NNPs). Our clients are typically based in the UK and across Europe.
Services provided by the P&U Projects team include:
- Strategic and policy advice to major developers, bidders and other stakeholders, including government bodies and regulators on delivering utilities infrastructure and in particular large projects
- Design of bespoke delivery models—this includes funding models, financing strategy and structures, Government or third party support packages, and State aid / UK subsidy control approval strategy and applications.
- Market analysis and benchmarking of sector and key players including supply chain and technology
- Business case preparation for various stakeholder approvals and grant applications
- All aspects of financial advice on major infrastructure projects
- Raising of finance (development capital, equity and debt)
- Financial modelling and scenarios analysis
- Our work for bidders include advising on bidding strategy, bid response preparation including commercial and financial bid responses, finance competition, coordination with lenders, and supporting on contract negotiations
- Other advisory services such as sector analysis, etc
The candidate should have a very good understanding of utilities and energy sectors in the UK, with a special focus on the utilities infrastructure and major projects. The role also involves bringing together different advisory services to identify opportunities, developing and maintaining strong relationships with key players in the sector while working closely with other parts of KPMG Deal Advisory, to originate and structure our combined utilities infrastructure offering.
What will you be doing?
- Managing the delivery of specific engagements on a day-to-day basis;
- Management of internal project teams and external advisors;
- Producing, reviewing and overseeing development of high quality client outputs
- Maintaining a good technical understanding of the key sectors in P&U and develop sector specific market intelligence;
- Coaching and mentoring of junior team members;
Business development activities will include:
- Supporting the team in developing and maintaining business relationships with investors, companies and developers, regulators and other stakeholders involved in major projects in the Power & Utilities sector;
- Support with targeting key stakeholders in-line with our strategy and developing a pipeline of opportunities to support the growth of the utilities infrastructure business as well as wider P&U team;
What will you need to do it?
We are looking for a someone who can work at pace and during intense periods of engagements, bring experience and best practice and collaborate closely with other parts of the team. The person should have experience of advising on projects in utilities and other infrastructure sectors with strong skills in client relationship management and a track record of delivering high quality outputs and securing further work. You will be expected to have relevant experience and proficiency to support our delivery of significant business areas and initiatives.
Skills we’d love to see:
- Understanding of key value drivers in infrastructure projects including policy, regulatory and market framework, financing, delivery, operations etc.
- Understanding of the regulatory arrangements in the UK water and energy networks sectors or nuclear sector.
- Understanding of typical financial structures in the sector, in particular project finance.
- Have strong report and business case writing, Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Experience in financial modelling and financial analysis. A good understanding of scenario modelling.
- A go-get attitude and a will to succeed, with experience of opening up opportunities.
- Being an independent thinker with the ability to identify and solve problems.
Our Commitment to you
Across our UK business, we draw strength from our differences and celebrate new perspectives and life experiences. At KPMG we understand that a good work/life balance is important so we can offer a number of flexible working options. If you are looking to return after an extended break, we offer support and guidance so you can continue your career. So, no matter what your needs we can help you to succeed.
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Why Deal Advisory at KPMG?
We partner with our clients to give them the confidence to make key decisions for their business. It's all about blending our deep sector expertise with our execution skills. Whilst we operate within a robust framework, we'll ensure you have the autonomy you need to shape the strategies behind our clients' decisions and help influence their successes.
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