Director - Power & Utilities - Transactions & Energy Transition

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Director in the Power & Utilities sector for its Transactions & Energy Transition team in London. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, providing strategic advice and regulatory guidance to major energy clients while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring junior staff. This role promises significant impact on high-profile energy transition projects, ideal for a seasoned professional with a robust background in energy and consulting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in consulting in the energy sector.
• Experience with energy transition sectors like renewable generation.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Energy Transition segment with a target team of 10-12 consultants.
• Provide strategic and regulatory due diligence on complex transactions.
• Build and maintain client relationships for project opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Analysis

Communication

Problem-Solving

Energy Management

Education

Strong academic background

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Director - Power & Utilities - Transactions & Energy Transition, London

Client:

KPMG-UnitedKingdom

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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The Team

Infrastructure Advisory Group (IAG), part of KPMG Deal Advisory in the UK, comprises around 400 professionals and is recognized as a leading independent adviser in infrastructure. The group offers strategic, financial, regulatory, and commercial advice on infrastructure investments across transport, power & utilities, and social infrastructure globally. We assist clients with market design, policy analysis, deal structuring, and strategic advice to facilitate private and public investments.

Power & Utilities (P&U), led by Dr. Matt Firla-Cuchra, is the largest area within IAG, with approximately 85 FTEs, serving major UK and European energy and water companies. We provide advice on strategy, regulation, corporate finance, and economics to help clients create value and navigate policy and market dynamics. Our work is highly regarded, influencing the utilities sector's future.

Our P&U division includes six practices: Water Regulation, Energy Regulation, Finance, Projects, Transactions & Energy Transition, and Cost Benchmarking, experiencing double-digit growth over the past decade. We seek high-caliber candidates to support our expansion and service development.

The Role

You will join the Transactions & Energy Transition sub-team, which has 10 FTEs and has experienced significant growth.

The Director will lead the team, working closely with the Managing Director.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Providing leadership to the Energy Transition segment of the team (target size 10-12 consultants), advising regulated and other utilities in the UK on energy transition topics such as energy efficiency, connections, metering, and renewable generation.
• Supporting the Transactions segment by offering strategic, commercial, and regulatory due diligence on complex transactions, and providing M&A and financial advice in energy transition sectors in collaboration with KPMG Corporate Finance.
• Building strong client relationships, acting as the primary contact for project and market opportunities.
• Leading client engagements and maintaining expertise in energy networks, water, energy efficiency, and related sectors.
• Ensuring adherence to quality and risk management procedures.
• Managing and mentoring team members, serving as a role model aligned with the firm's values.

The projects involve high-profile, diverse energy transition initiatives, including advising on takeovers, market prospects, unregulated water businesses, hydrogen policies, energy scenario planning, strategic reviews, and supporting utilities' net-zero strategies.

The Person

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in consulting (strategy/management) in the energy sector or M&A advisory within Power & Utilities.
• Experience with energy transition sectors such as regulated utilities, energy efficiency, C&I solar, decarbonization, connections, metering, renewable generation.
• Strong leadership record, with success in winning and delivering advisory services to major energy companies.
• Understanding of emerging Net Zero technologies and their business impacts.
• Solid knowledge of business planning, strategic analysis, scenario modeling, and investment appraisal.
• Strong academic background.
• Familiarity with energy policy and utility regulation.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during live transactions.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• High commercial awareness and proactive attitude.
• Independent thinker with problem-solving skills.