Management Consulting Manager - Utilities

Accenture; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation per year

Private medical insurance

3 extra days leave for charitable work

Flexibility to work onsite with clients

Job summary

A global consulting firm in the UK is seeking a mid-senior level consultant to drive the net zero agenda across diverse clients. This role emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence while collaborating with teams and leveraging global knowledge to solve complex utilities challenges. Responsibilities include leading projects, managing stakeholders, and applying structured problem-solving methods. The ideal candidate will have significant utilities industry experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven history in energy transition projects.

Qualifications

• Mid-Senior level experience required.
• Consulting as a primary job function.
• Experience in utilities and energy transition projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive the net zero agenda across diverse clients.
• Partner with clients to solve complex utilities challenges.
• Lead projects using Agile, Lean, and Design Thinking.
• Demonstrate significant utilities consulting and industry experience.
• Engage in business model design and transformation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data-driven consulting

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Lean methodologies

Design Thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Innovation

Job description

Overview

Location: London

We are seeking a role focused on driving the net zero agenda across diverse clients with emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. The position values collaboration, diversity of thought, and global reach, and offers exposure to emergent technologies supporting the utilities sector and energy transition. You will work across multiple geographies and diverse workforces, with access to Accenture’s global knowledge network and collaboration with high-calibre colleagues bringing industry and functional expertise.

The role involves partnering with clients to solve complex utilities challenges using structured problem-solving and data-driven consulting, recommending and implementing innovative technologies, and delivering insights through quantitative analysis (financial, market, operational). You will lead projects using Agile, Lean, and Design Thinking, manage stakeholders, and build strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive the net zero agenda across diverse clients.
• Focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with teams to leverage global knowledge and diverse perspectives.
• Partner with clients to solve complex utilities challenges.
• Apply structured problem-solving and data-driven consulting methods.
• Recommend and implement innovative technologies.
• Deliver insights through quantitative analysis (financial, market, operational).
• Lead projects using Agile, Lean, and Design Thinking.
• Manage stakeholders and build strong client relationships.
• Demonstrate significant utilities consulting and industry experience.
• Apply technical expertise in low-carbon asset development and operations.
• Work with engineering stakeholders to optimize processes.
• Engage in business model design and transformation.
• Develop specialist knowledge in areas such as hydrogen, balancing markets, and ancillary services.
• Understand the UK regulatory environment and perform market analysis.
• Show proven leadership in managing teams and projects.
• Maintain a strong consulting background with excellent communication skills.
• Lead with excellence; demonstrate creative and innovative thinking.
• Show demonstrated success in utilities and energy transition projects.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work onsite with clients across locations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Mid-Senior level experience.
• Full-time employment type.
• Consulting as a primary job function.
• Industry focus in Business Consulting and Services.

Benefits & Perks

• 30 days vacation per year.
• Private medical insurance.
• 3 extra days leave for charitable work.
• Flexibility and mobility to work onsite with clients.
• Global leader in strategy, consulting, technology, and operations.
• Strong focus on innovation and digital capabilities.
• Recognition for inclusion, diversity, and integrity.
• Values: Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, Integrity.