Consultant - Strategy Transformation and Energy Transition - UAE

Job Family: Management Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Clearance Required: None

Our Guidehouse Energy Providers practice is collaborating with leaders in energy and utility clients to successfully navigate the energy transition. We work across value chains creating decarbonisation strategies and help drive forward solutions like smart grids, mobility, demand response/flexibility, energy and water efficiency, utility digitalization, green gases and hydrogen, CCUS and the related infrastructure.

To consistently bring highest value to our clients, we work in a uniquely collaborative model integrating insights from our industry and policy and regulation teams.

Supporting our clients on their energy transition is dependent upon our ability to bring together a wide range of capabilities and skills. We are looking to hire exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and experiences with a passion for making the energy transition a reality. It is important to us that all employees uphold Guidehouse's values of respect, integrity, innovation, stewardship, and excellence and are supportive of our culture of inclusion & diversity.

What You Will Do

As a Consultant at Guidehouse, you will be working in a team advising our clients on how they can best navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with the energy transition.

• Projects may cover topics such as decarbonisation pathways for transport, industry and cooling, electricity network innovation, flexibility markets, net-zero business model opportunities, network asset management, and demand side management solutions.
• Perform industry research, engage internal and external stakeholders, prepare client deliverables, and present findings to your project team and clients.
• Synthesise data into clear analyses and provide fact-based recommendations and solutions for drafting summary reports and presentations.
• Support the development of plans to implement the recommendations and solutions proposed.
• Support the development of client proposals and other business development activities.

You Are

• A team player who demonstrates the willingness and ability to work effectively in diverse teams collaborating with colleagues at all levels.
• A critical thinker with a strong eye for detail and creative in problem solving.
• Able to show a working knowledge of data collection, organisational and analytical skills.
• Able to work on multiple projects and show a good understanding of the project objectives and client expectations.
• A strong communicator with excellent written and presentation skills.
• Passionate about the energy transition, innovation, and personal development.

What You Will Need

• Relevant undergraduate degree (e.g. engineering, energy economics, mathematics, international business, physical sciences, etc.).
• 0-3 years of working experience in related fields.
• A strong curiosity and/or experience in a relevant industry topic such as: power systems, renewable energy integration, flexibility markets, electricity transmission & distribution planning and operations, energy efficiency, sustainability, how gas systems work, gas/hydrogen/CO2 networks, infrastructure, offtakers and suppliers.
• Experienced with Microsoft products, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with other analytics tools a plus.
• A team player who is willing and can work effectively in diverse teams and collaborate with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work fluently in English (written and spoken).

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Relevant Master's degree (e.g. engineering, energy economics, mathematics, international business, physical sciences, etc.).
• Ability to work fluently in Arabic (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel internationally.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse

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