Pensions Consultant

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom NIRAS UK Full time

Contract : Permanent (Full-time)
NIRAS International Consulting (NIC) provides project management and consulting services across a spectrum of technical areas. Delivering both large and small monitoring and evaluation assignments across many sectors for diverse clients. Our evaluation services include: MEL systems design and delivery, planning and use of qualitative and quantitative evaluative research methods and statistical analyses, delivery of monitoring in long-term programmes and as a Third party monitor and evaluation quality assurance.
The jobholder will work alongside our team of project and bid managers to develop innovative and well-structured solutions to client needs. The jobholder will work with compliance staff across the NIRAS group to ensure projects are managed in line with integrity standards and with effective risk management.
The postholder will provide high quality technical and project management inputs to support our existing portfolio of projects as well as our efforts to win new business.
As a Technical Writer support the development of MEL technical proposals
As a Bid Manager coordinate all aspects of the bid development process ensuring the selection of best fit partners and team members and coordinating the development of technical and financial proposals with support from our finance and business development teams.
As a member of the Market Team and Sector Community, contribute to the development of our growth strategy and the development of NIRAS’ technical offering and brand.
Project Manager (~30%)
As a Project Manager, coordinate the smooth delivery of smaller and lower risk projects. This includes ensuring team members understand project timeframes and deliverables, managing the quality assurance process, preparing subcontracts, and updating the project risk matrix and budget.
Consultancy (~30%)
Contribute to consulting teams to deliver research, data collection and analysis, and consult with and advise clients and stakeholders.
You will be an effective communicator and able to develop flexible solutions in line with client requirements. You’ll be expected to demonstrate a growth mindset which is matched by an established track record in providing evaluation services to a range of public and private sector clients. You will be highly professional, ambitious and keen to play a key management and technical role in a growing consultancy company.
Relevant degree or professional qualification to Masters level and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in international development, ideally in a consulting environment.
Proven experience of delivering high quality analytical and written work in technical areas relevant to the role.
Project Manager
Prior experience of developing written and commercial proposals or expression of interests in response to client requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Willingness to support other areas of the business when required, and to support less experienced team members where appropriate.
Comfortable dealing with financial information and competent user of Microsoft Office software including MS Excel skills.
Fluency in a second language would be advantageous.
In addition to a competitive salary, NIRAS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
~25 days paid annual leave plus public holidays.
~ Employee Life Assurance.
~ Employer pension contributions, and optional salary sacrifice arrangements.
~ Company Sick Pay available from day one of your employment.
~24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
~ Enhanced provisions for family-friendly leave/pay.
~ Paid time off for dependents and emergencies.
~ Cycle to Work scheme.
~ Cover letters and any relevant portfolio or project examples are not essential, but will be reviewed alongside CVs if submitted
We value diversity in all its forms and welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.



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