Business Consultant (Water SME)

Job description

Position Description:

At CGI, we empower our Business Consultants to put their insights to the test, helping solve complex challenges and design forward-thinking solutions for tomorrow, today. We’re trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients on cutting-edge projects that have real-world impact. Join us, and you’ll become part of an open, friendly community of experts where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We’ll provide the training and support you need to reach your full potential.

Recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2024 and named one of Forbes' ‘World’s Best Employers,’ CGI offers more than just a job. We provide a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) that makes you a member, not just an employee. We are deeply committed to inclusivity, building a diverse tech community, and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. Our dedication to diversity extends to supporting our Armed Forces, and we proudly hold a Gold Award in recognition of our commitment through the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Manage and contribute to all phases of the project life cycle, from pre-sales through to solution delivery, ensuring client needs are met.
• Analyse client business processes and functional requirements to identify and define tailored solutions that address sector-specific challenges.
• Create high-level designs and define solutions that align with the business goals of clients in the UK Water Industry.
• Collaborate with sales teams during the pre-sales stage, assisting with proposals, presentations, and solution demonstrations.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Stay up-to-date with regulatory, technological, and market trends within the UK Water Industry, ensuring that CGI remains at the forefront of sector innovation.
• Work closely with internal teams, including technical experts and project managers, to ensure seamless delivery and client satisfaction.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Develop a detailed understanding of the UK Water Industry, including regulatory changes, wholesaler and retailer processes, metering, asset management, and operations.
• Utilise business analysis techniques and process reengineering to innovate and improve client solutions.
• Build comprehensive business cases to support strategic decisions and drive project success.
• Manage stakeholder relationships effectively, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
• Apply your knowledge of water sector solutions such as SCADA systems, CRM, billing, field-force management, and asset management to develop and implement effective strategies.
• Demonstrate a strong track record of finding innovative solutions to business challenges, showcasing your problem-solving skills and creativity.
• Exhibit commercial awareness with experience in estimating technical project activities and managing the contracting phase.

Skills:

·  English
·  Water
·  Analytical Thinking
·  Business Analysis

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.