Advisor and Transport and Future Mobility

BP PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company is seeking an Advisor in Transport and Future Mobility to analyze energy use in transport, forecast energy demand, and contribute to strategic insights. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Economics or Engineering, significant experience in energy markets, and strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time role offers flexible working and involves up to 10% travel. Benefits include generous parental leave and retirement options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous paid parental leave policy

Excellent retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or higher in relevant fields.
• Significant experience in energy markets related to transport.
• Understanding of economic drivers affecting energy use.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research on energy use in transport sectors.
• Develop models for energy demand and emissions.
• Communicate findings to support bp's strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Modelling skills

Communication skills

Networking skills

Education

Degree in Economics, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Advisor – Transport and Future Mobility

About the role

It is an exciting opportunity to join bp as a subject matter expert on energy use in transport in the Economics and Energy Insights (EEI) team. In this role, you will need to understand and be able to communicate the key drivers of demand within the transport sectors and the energy sources and technologies used. You will lead the forecasts for energy demand and the make‑up of the fleet for road, aviation, marine and rail, as well as the path to decarbonization in these sectors. You will also be responsible for contributing to EEI’s wider accountabilities to lead analysis into the future of the global energy system and generate insights to inform and guide bp’s strategy and decision making.

What you will deliver

• Carry out research and engagement with internal and external experts to determine the key drivers of energy use and technology choice in the road, aviation, marine and rail sectors, the best techniques for modelling and the best data sources to use.
• Understand the impact of policy and legacy infrastructure on regional energy demand and fuel choices.
• Develop and maintain a suite of models for energy demand and carbon emissions in transport, including econometric ‘top‑down’ sector modules and detailed ‘bottom‑up’ choice models.
• Communicate the results of your work within bp and also externally to support bp’s advocacy goals.
• Provide ad‑hoc support to our Strategy and Customer & Products business teams.
• Work closely with the rest of EEI to support the production of the team’s core outputs, including Energy Outlook, Reference Path, and Tracking the Transition.

What you will need to be successful

• Degree‑level qualification or higher in Economics, Engineering, or an equivalent scientific or mathematical field.
• Significant experience of energy markets related to the transport sector.
• Analytical and modelling skills – particularly fundamentals modelling (demand and supply).
• Understanding and modelling of economic drivers of energy use.
• Understanding key energy‑related technologies used in transport and the scope for decarbonization.
• Ability to communicate insights to senior leaders and external audiences.
• Ability to work in multi‑disciplinary teams on projects with tight deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain extensive external network of experts and thought‑leaders working in these sectors.

Nice to have

• Broad knowledge of energy markets, climate change issues and policy debates including the need for a low‑carbon energy transition, carbon policies and targets, and the dynamics of the global energy system in achieving climate goals.
• Experience in coding (e.g., Python or R).
• Experience with energy demand models for the transport sectors and/or experience of energy system modelling.
• Knowledgeable in technologies for light and heavy‑duty vehicles, the composition of the marine vessel fleet and low‑carbon technologies available in shipping, sustainable aviation fuel, biofuels in road transport.

Benefits

We offer flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role.

Relocation Assistance

This role is not eligible for relocation.

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment / accommodation related to our recruiting process.