Associate Director - Digital Energy

Fruition Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks an enthusiastic leader in digital energy to drive consulting initiatives and lead projects. You will manage client relationships and projects from strategy to implementation, enhancing specialized capabilities and securing business development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have robust technical expertise and experience in consulting or technology sectors, along with a strong track record in digital energy advisory roles. Participation in national and global forums is also expected.

Qualifications

• Experience leading digital energy initiatives in professional environments.
• Substantial expertise in data ecosystems and project management.
• Proven success in delivering digital energy advisory services.

Responsibilities

• Build specialized capabilities and oversee bids.
• Manage project streams and serve stakeholders and partners.
• Generate new revenue through networks and client relationships.

Skills

Experience in consulting or technology sectors

Insight into digital, data, and technology advancements

Business development and advisory engagements

Ability to build senior-level relationships

Engagement in digital energy initiatives

Connections with digital energy technology providers

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.