In March 2025, Soben became part of Accenture’s Infrastructure and Capital Projects practice, within its Industry X division. This strategic acquisition combines our deep expertise in cost and commercial management with Accenture’s global scale and digital innovation. For our team, this unlocks a wealth of opportunity.- Access to world-class resources and technology, enhancing how we deliver capital projects
Involvement in high-profile programmes across sectors such as data centres, energy, and pharmaceuticals
Career development at scale, with exposure to international clients and cutting-edge project environments
A platform for innovation, as we continue to challenge traditional consultancy models and lead digital transformation About the opportunity This position is for a pro-active, punctual, and ambitious individual to integrate within our business who will assist in developing, implementing, and delivering key procurement and commercial strategies across a range of projects within our existing client base and beyond.We are looking for individuals who possess a pre and post contact skill set that can be adapted (with support and if regarded as workable) to any of the sectors that we work across in the construction industry.Individuals will also be expected to provide support in the role of ‘Business Development’, i.e. nurturing existing relationships and opening doors to new clients and or opportunities.Key Responsibilities
Be an example to your team by providing exemplar delivery strategies
Provide direction and cohesion when building and leading teams
Ensure the submission of first-class documents to our clients on time and to the correct scope and desired quality
Uphold business processes and systems, ensuring they are adhered to by the team under your control
Streamline the operation and drive business improvement initiatives to meet KPIs
Assist in cultivating client relationships, deliver repeat business with existing clients, and introduce new revenue streams into the business
CDM 2015 Expertise: Demonstrable knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2016
Six-Sigma desirable
Practitioner Support: An active interest in the practitioner’s work, and provision of pertinent guidance and support
Training Delivery: Able to prepare and deliver role related training to improve project management skills internally
Travel Flexibility: Ability to travel as and where necessary across the UK
Adaptive Resource Management: Capacity to flex resource as necessary to meet the demands of the work or requirement or the ability to work independently Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Relevant infrastructure / construction experience
Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status (APM or similar) and/or educated to degree level
Outstanding communication skills (verbal and writing)
Experience of managing and developing a team of staff
Varied experience of large and complex construction projects that includes a commercial, change and programme management awareness (including electronic tools) Benefits
We’re on a mission to rewrite the rules.We’re a diverse team of professionals who consider our work a vocation, not just a job. This sense of purpose and affinity for what we do is what fuels our ambition, driving us to keep learning and seeking new challenges. Inclusion is at the heart of our company’s culture. We’re proud of our unique personality, and we know that our diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives that enrich our work.Grow with usOur people are our greatest asset, so you’ll get ongoing training and personal development to help you flourish, building a long-term and successful career with us. We’re small but mighty – you’ll have opportunities to progress quickly and be trusted with responsibilities you could only dream of in a larger organization, including the chance to work on some of the industry's most exciting projectsOur Leadership PrinciplesSoben’s Leadership Principles are at the heart of our culture. They guide how we engage with each other and with our clients, and how we help our talented employees flourish in their careers.1. We always deliver on our promises, no matter how small2. We are driven to solve our clients’ problems as if paying our rent or mortgage depends on it3. We have a bias for action. Actions make things happen4. We employ the best people who are ambitious, hardworking, humble, and open to feedback. We empower them to “proceed until apprehended”5. We have a business owner mentality to cost management6. We are open, honest, and direct in our communications7. We have a growth mindset8. We reinvest our profits to create a sustainable business for the long termAbout usSoben is an award-winning construction consultancy with bold ambitions and a clear trajectory for growth. Since launching in 2011, we’ve built a reputation for technical excellence, client focus, and delivery certainty. Now, we’re entering a transformative new chapter.If you’re ready to play a key role in delivering exceptional consultancy services across the EMEA region, and want to grow your career in a supportive, dynamic, and high-impact environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Soben is a cost and commercial management consulting firm that specializes in capital projects and infrastructure delivery. As of March 2025, Soben became part of Accenture's Infrastructure and Capital Projects practice within its Industry X division. The company combines deep expertise in cost and commercial management with Accenture's global scale and digital innovation capabilities. Soben serves high-profile programmes across sectors such as data centres, energy, and pharmaceuticals, and is committed to challenging traditional consultancy models through digital transformation.
