Scott Nelson

Research Associate
sn@newsomconsulting.co.uk

Client Director - Rail Consulting

Sector: Rail

Location: UK

Description

A leading programme & project services consultancy is seeking a Client Director to drive the delivery and expansion of their business across the rail sector.

The firm has longstanding relationships with major UK rail clients and a track record of best-in-class delivery of project management, commercial management, and PMO assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Account management of existing rail clients, delivering high-quality work and growing these accounts.
  • Winning new clients through business development activity across the rail sector.
  • Project delivery – Client Directors typically have a utilisation rate of 30%. Strong delivery is a reliable route to grow their existing clients.
  • Effectively lead the mobilisation of people, formulating and deploying teams on existing and new commissions.

Requirements

  • Track record of successfully delivering consulting assignments on major capital infrastructure programmes (such as in rail, maritime, aviation, water, energy, defence etc.)
  • Experience working with or for Network Rail.
  • A strong appetite for account management and business development, with a passion for winning work through both existing and new clients.
  • A positive, enthusiastic self-starter who will thrive in a collaborative work environment.
  • Experience of (or ability to learn) leading a significant P&L.