Energy Consultant (6-month fixed contract, immediate start preferred)

City Science; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Ongoing mentoring

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave

Pension membership

Job summary

A consultancy specializing in decarbonisation is seeking an Energy Consultant to join their team on a 6-month fixed contract. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience or a PhD in a technical field. Responsibilities include research and analysis for various energy projects, producing client reports, and engaging with stakeholders. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits, including opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience or a PhD.
• Demonstrable knowledge of energy systems.
• Proficiency in data visualisation.

Responsibilities

• Research modeling and analysis on energy projects.
• Data analysis primarily in Excel.
• Produce high-quality client reports.

Skills

Relevant work experience

Knowledge of energy systems

Proficiency in Excel

Excellent writing skills

Collaborative approach

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a technical, scientific, or economics/finance field

Tools

Excel

Python

Job description

Energy Consultant (6‑month fixed contract, immediate start preferred)

Location: Remote first; flexible working arrangements, all UK based locations considered. Optional office spaces in London, Exeter, Bristol.

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 5th January 2026 AT 09:00. Prompt application advised – role will close upon appointment of suitable candidate.

Immediate Start Required.

About City Science

City Science is an SME founded in 2015, dedicated to delivering decarbonisation. We help organisations committed to decarbonisation achieve measurable carbon reductions quickly and efficiently. Clients include 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 deliver innovative digital tools, e.g., GIS software Cadence, to support our projects.

About the Role

We are seeking a Consultant‑level candidate (2+ years professional experience or PhD) with a technical background (physical science or engineering) or an economics/finance background applied to energy and low‑carbon sectors. Preference is given to professionals, but recent PhD graduates with relevant experience are also considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, modelling, and analysis across a wide 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 offering and portfolio, including tender support.
• Engage with stakeholders and conduct qualitative research as part of consultancy tasks.
• Contribute to commercial targets by identifying future opportunities.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant work experience (2+ years) or a PhD.
• Demonstrable knowledge of energy systems.
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualisation.
• Excellent writing skills – ability to produce high‑quality client reports.
• Professional, consultative, and collaborative approach.
• Ability to communicate technical outputs to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Degree in a technical, scientific, or economics/finance field (e.g., engineering, physics, economics).

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with industrial decarbonisation, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), or energy from waste.
• Experience with district heat networks, local heat & energy efficiency strategies (LHEES), local area energy planning (LAEP).
• Programming (e.g., Python) and GIS skills.
• Masters or PhD (additional reward).

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on diverse projects across the consultancy.
• Opportunity for career progression.
• Ongoing mentoring, training, and support from senior professionals, including towards professional chartership.
• Paid membership of up to two professional institutions.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days annual leave entitlement.
• Membership of group pension scheme.
• Eye‑care vouchers.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.

Additional Information

We favour direct applications – no recruiters. City Science does not hold a licence to sponsor visas; therefore we cannot process applications requiring sponsorship.

We hire people who are proactive, own responsibility, and take pride in their work. Our team includes award‑winning consultants, experienced technologists, and distinguished academics.