Energy Consultant

City Science; Bristol; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm focusing on decarbonisation seeks a Consultant for a 6-month fixed contract. The role is remote-first, with flexibility for all UK locations. Responsibilities include delivering energy consulting projects and producing high-quality reports. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience or a PhD, along with strong Excel skills and knowledge of energy systems. This position provides opportunities for mentoring and career progression and entails a full-time commitment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Pension scheme membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience or a PhD.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding across energy systems.
• Ability to communicate technical outputs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex energy consulting commissions across the UK.
• Support the growth of the energy and net-zero client portfolio.
• Produce high-quality reports and presentations for clients.

Skills

Energy systems knowledge

Excel skills

Data visualization

Good writing capability

Professional consultative approach

Communication skills

Education

Degree in technical/scientific field or economics/finance

Tools

Excel

GIS software

Python

Job description

Location: Remote first, flexible working arrangements, all UK locations considered. Offices in London, Exeter and Bristol. We partner with local authorities and other stakeholders in delivering complex energy consulting commissions across England, Wales and Scotland, including:

• District Heat Networks (supplier on the Heat Network Zoning DESNZ framework)
• Local Area Energy Plans (LAEP) & Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES)
• Renewable & Low‑Carbon Energy Assessments
• Alternative Fuel Strategies (e.g., Hydrogen, SAF) and Industrial Decarbonisation
• Technology‑specific research (e.g., our DACCS work for the Climate Change Committee), research, modelling and analysis across a range of energy and net‑zero projects.
• Data analysis (primarily in Excel).
• Producing high‑quality reports and presentations for clients.
• Supporting the growth of our energy and net‑zero client portfolio, including supporting and leading tender delivery as appropriate.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience or a PhD.
• Relevant work experience (2+ years or PhD).
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding across energy systems.
• Excel skills and data visualisation.
• Good writing capability, able to produce high‑quality client reports.
• Professional, consultative and collaborative approach at all times.
• Ability to communicate technical outputs to a range of stakeholders, both technical and non‑technical.
• Degree in a technical or scientific field, or economics/finance (e.g., engineering, physics, economics).

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with Industrial Decarbonisation.
• Experience with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) or Energy from Waste.
• Experience with District Heat Networks.
• Experience with Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES).
• Experience with Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP).
• Coding (e.g., Python) and GIS.
• Masters or PhD.

Term: 6‑month fixed contract, full time (reduced hours may be considered – please state in your application).

Grade: Consultant (other grades, e.g., Graduate or Senior may be considered if exceptional).

Closing: Monday 1st December 2025 at 09:00. Prompt application advised; the role will close upon appointment of a suitable candidate. Immediate start required.

About City Science

City Science is an SME founded in 2015 with a core mission of delivering decarbonisation. We help organisations committed to decarbonisation achieve meaningful and quantifiable carbon reductions quickly and efficiently. We collaborate across our business to provide integrated solutions to clients, working with major national bodies such as DESNZ, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) and forward‑thinking local authorities such as Oxfordshire County Council. Our award‑winning research, software and product development team produces innovative digital tools, like our GIS software, Cadence, to successfully deliver projects.

Rewards & Benefits

• Learn from an experienced, multidisciplinary team shaping the future of sustainable cities.
• Gain hands‑on consulting experience on real projects from day one.
• Develop technical and professional skills in a supportive, dynamic environment.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the consultancy business.
• Opportunity for career progression.
• Ongoing mentoring, training and support from senior professionals (including support towards professional chartership).
• Paid membership of up to two professional institutions.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days annual leave entitlement.
• Membership of the group pension scheme.
• Eye care vouchers.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.