Energy Networks Consultant

Lane Clark & Peacock; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the energy sector is seeking a professional to join their Energy Networks Team in Edinburgh. This role will involve driving innovation and developing strong relationships within the electricity distribution network. The successful candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in power systems consultancy, contributing to strategic projects that shape the industry's future.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Professional study support

Life assurance (6 x salary)

Income protection

Enhanced parental leave

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Digital GP services

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven consulting experience in power systems design and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of electricity networks (transmission & distribution).
• Able to influence senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of innovation projects.
• Write and review technical reports and proposals.
• Manage client relationships with network stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Analysis

Stakeholder Relationship Building

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s/PhD/MBA preferred

Job description

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You would join a successful and growing Energy Networks Team, with a strong reputation in the network sector. This role will be an important step in building our team and capabilities to achieve our strategy and will provide an exciting opportunity in the network consulting sector. Specifically you will;

• Become a recognised expert in networks within LCP Delta and externally
• Lead and influence the future of the electricity system through strategy development and innovation projects
• Establish and develop relationships with network clients and stakeholders industry and contribute to the development of the business
• Jointly lead the development and delivery of innovation projects, with a focus on building strong partnerships with electricity networks and external stakeholders
• Actively identify opportunities to leverage LCP Delta’s technology and data solutions by developing relevant use cases and integrating them into project and work package design
• Drive and influence a growing Energy Networks Team, including our consulting projects, technology products and services

The position will support the winning and delivery of electricity distribution network projects in LCP Delta in a range of forms, notably:

• Engagement with electricity distribution network stakeholders and account management of some LCP Delta network clients and contacts
• Writing and reviewing technical reports and proposals, as well as maintaining client relationships
• Leading and supporting the writing of proposals for commercial and innovation/grant-funded network projects
• Lead network innovation project ideation, ensuring strong external engagement with energy network clients and partners to shape and develop project ideas
• Bridge innovation and consulting projects with LCP Delta’s digital, data, and technology offerings, ensuring our solutions are embedded and exploited within project deliverables
• Identify and articulate commercial and technical use cases for LCP Delta’s data and technology products within the scope of network innovation and consultancy projects

What skills, experience and qualities are we looking for?

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or equivalent experience (Master’s/PhD/MBA preferred)
• Strong knowledge of electric power industry, electricity networks (transmission & distribution); gas distribution experience is a plus
• Proven consulting experience in power systems design, analysis, and simulation tools
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; confident engaging with clients
• Experience in project management and building strong stakeholder relationships
• Requires strong knowledge of the application of technical & business-related consulting for the electricity networks market and the impacts of products, equipment and engineering concepts and practices as contributors to potential recommended solutions
• Commercially aware, analytical, and proactive in solving problems and identifying opportunities
• Able to influence senior decision-makers with technical and business insights

What’s in it for you?

Take a look at our and Career storiespages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes:

For you:

• Hybrid working (varies by role and department)
• professional study support (where applicable)
• Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women’s networks

For your family:

• Life assurance (6 x salary)
• Income protection
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave

For your health:

• 26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy & sell holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Digital GP services

For your wealth:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Season ticket loans

For others:

• Volunteering opportunities

For the environment:

• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies)