Associate Director - Digital Energy

Fruition Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic leader to oversee digital energy advisory projects. The ideal candidate will have robust technical knowledge and experience in consulting, capable of building specialized teams, managing project streams, and generating revenue through client relationships. Candidates should possess substantial experience in data ecosystems and a proven track record in business development. Active engagement in global digital energy initiatives and connections with technology providers will be essential for this high-impact role.

Qualifications

• Robust technical and commercial acumen gained through consulting or digital advisory roles.
• Experience leading digital energy initiatives and teams.
• Up-to-date insights into advancements in digital, data, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Build specialized capabilities and oversee bids for projects.
• Manage project streams from strategy to implementation.
• Generate new and recurring revenue through client relationships.

Skills

Consulting experience

Technical acumen

Business development

Data ecosystems expertise

Project management

Relationship management

Job description

Our client are seeking an enthusiastic leader with robust technical and commercial acumen, gained through consulting, digital advisory roles, or equivalent, and a prominent industry profile.

The role involves deep expertise in energy systems, crafting digital advisory offerings, and overseeing projects end-to-end, from strategy and design to implementation and operational transition. This is a pivotal position blending technical oversight with business leadership in a high-impact domain.

As a key figure, you will build specialized capabilities, oversee bids, manage project streams, and serve both internal stakeholders and external partners. A core responsibility is generating new and recurring revenue through established networks and client relationships.

Experience leading digital energy initiatives in professional environments, including team leadership, is essential.

You will offer informed views on established digital tools (e.g., connectivity, data platforms, software, modeling) at varying adoption stages, alongside rapidly evolving advanced technologies.

Active participation in leading national and global digital energy forums is expected, with a commitment to tracking trends and sharing insights internally.

Essential Skills and Knowledge :

• Substantial experience in consulting or technology sectors, with expertise in data ecosystems, opportunities, and hurdles.
• Up-to-date insight into digital, data, and technology advancements, paired with project and transformation management in energy contexts.
• Proven success in business development, securing and delivering premium digital energy advisory engagements.
• Ability to cultivate trusted, senior-level relationships, especially with Chief Data / Digital Officers.
• Engagement in prominent digital energy initiatives worldwide.
• Established connections with digital energy technology providers.