Associate Director - Digital Energy

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a strategic digital energy leader to oversee projects and drive revenue growth within the energy sector. The ideal candidate will possess substantial consulting experience and deep knowledge of digital and data technologies. You will be pivotal in engaging senior stakeholders and leading efforts in digital energy initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend technical oversight with business leadership in a rapidly evolving field, driving significant impact across the organization.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in consulting or technology sectors.
• Up-to-date insight into digital, data, and technology advancements.
• Proven ability to cultivate senior-level relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects end-to-end from strategy through implementation.
• Engage in leading national and global digital energy forums.
• Generate new and recurring revenue through client relationships.

Skills

Consulting experience

Knowledge of data ecosystems

Business development skills

Project management experience

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.