Senior Consultant - Private Equity - #2130385

We are seeking an experienced 3x Senior Consultants to lead high-impact transformation and optimisation projects for top-tier private equity firms. This is a senior role for a confident consulting leader who can independently oversee multiple engagements, build strong client relationships, and develop a high-performing consulting team around them.

You MUST work in a consultancy firm within private equity...

Salary: £85000+ DOE

The Role

As a Senior Consultant, you will take full ownership of delivering complex projects, programmes, or portfolios—ensuring work is completed on time, on budget, and to an exceptional standard. You will chair client meetings, lead Steering Committees, act as the key escalation point, and guide consultants and analysts supporting your engagements.

You will play a significant role in developing our consulting capability: shaping team structure, supporting succession planning, mentoring junior consultants, and modelling best-in-class delivery and communication.

Additionally, you will identify new opportunities within existing accounts, partnering with client development colleagues to scope, pitch, and secure further work.

What You’ll Do

• Lead multiple private equity client engagements simultaneously.
• Provide strategic oversight and direction across projects.
• Build strong client relationships and uncover account development opportunities.
• Drive commercial discussions, including scope, rates, and extensions.
• Lead, coach, and develop consultants and analysts.
• Ensure utilisation and project delivery targets are met.
• Contribute to new consulting offerings and internal strategic initiatives.
• Maintain an active external profile through events, networking, and thought leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• Deep experience working with private equity clients (required).
• Proven track record delivering large-scale consulting projects.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence clients at senior levels.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage, mentor, and develop a growing consulting team.
• Strong commercial instincts and experience identifying follow-on opportunities.
• Confident communicator with exceptional stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us?

You will operate at a senior level with autonomy, influence, and visibility—shaping the success of client engagements while helping build the next generation of consulting talent. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your private equity expertise, contribute to strategic growth, and accelerate your career in a fast-moving and intellectually stimulating environment.