Lead Energy Policy, Regulation & Markets Consultant

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Chartership support

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal Consultant – Policy, Regulation and Markets within the Energy Advisory team to shape and grow our UK and global energy transition portfolio. You will lead high-profile engagements, mentor consultants and drive market growth across regulatory projects, policy formulation and market design.

Essential: senior consultancy experience in energy regulation/policy, strong communication, and a track record of delivering complex projects with regulators, utilities or

Qualifications

• Degree level or higher in Economics, Engineering, or another STEM field, or substantial directly relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing and stakeholder engagement.
• Significant experience in energy regulation/policy and market design, including price control processes.
• Proven consultancy or advisory experience leading complex projects for regulators, utilities or investors.
• Strong understanding of energy systems, regulation and markets across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience leading project teams and managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Proven track record of developing client relationships and securing new work.
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of project financials.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex energy sector projects, ensuring quality, client satisfaction and commercial success.
• Act as Project Director or Senior PM on major assignments, overseeing governance, finances and risk.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across geographies to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Develop and secure major proposals, frameworks and strategic pursuits to grow revenue.
• Provide QA and alignment with WSP standards and client expectations.

Skills

Energy regulation

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Client relationships

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Multi-priority management

Written & verbal comms

Education

Degree in Economics/Engineering/STEM

Job description

WSP is seeking a Principal Consultant – Policy, Regulation and Markets within the Energy Advisory team to shape and grow our UK and global energy transition portfolio. You will lead high-profile engagements, mentor consultants and drive market growth across regulatory projects, policy formulation and market design.

Essential: senior consultancy experience in energy regulation/policy, strong communication, and a track record of delivering complex projects with regulators, utilities or