Manager - Energy & Utilities (Commercial due diligence)

Talantir; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir, a leading global strategy consultancy, seeks a Manager in the UK to lead engagements spanning strategy, commercial due diligence and value creation for the Energy, Utilities & Resources sector. You will own workstreams, deliver high-impact results and mentor junior team members, with direct exposure to C-suite stakeholders.

You will develop client relationships, influence decision-making, and contribute to business development in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in top-tier strategy consulting with exposure to transactions.
• Experience delivering high-impact work in Energy, Utilities & Resources.
• Minimum 2:1 degree from a leading university; STEM or Economics preferred.
• Exceptional analytical capability and structured problem-solving.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management at senior levels.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategy, commercial due diligence and value creation engagements.
• Structure complex problems and drive hypothesis-led analysis.
• Manage and develop teams to deliver client outcomes under tight timelines.
• Synthesize insights into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Engage directly with clients and contribute to business development through thought leadership.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

2:1 degree or equivalent

STEM or Economics background preferred

Job description

A leading global strategy consultancy is seeking a high-calibre Manager to join its Strategy & Transactions practice in the UK. The firm advises senior executives and investors on their most critical strategic decisions, operating at the intersection of strategy, transactions and transformation across complex, capital-intensive industries.

The Role

As a Manager, you will lead the delivery of high-impact engagements spanning strategy, commercial due diligence and value creation across the Energy, Utilities & Resources sector. You will take ownership of workstreams and overall project delivery, working directly with senior clients while managing and developing junior team members. The role offers significant responsibility, steep learning curves and direct exposure to C-suite decision-making in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end delivery of strategy, commercial due diligence and value creation projects
• Structuring complex problems and driving rigorous, hypothesis-led analysis
• Managing and developing teams to deliver exceptional client outcomes under tight timelines
• Synthesising insights into clear, compelling recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Engaging directly with clients, building trusted relationships and influencing decision-making
• Contributing to business development through thought leadership and client impact

Candidate Profile

• 4+ years of experience in top-tier strategy consulting, with exposure to transactions and/or commercial due diligence
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-impact work in Energy, Utilities & Resources or closely related sectors
• Outstanding academic track record (minimum 2:1 or equivalent from a leading university; STEM or Economics preferred)
• Exceptional analytical capability and structured problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence operating at senior levels
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Entrepreneurial mindset, intellectual curiosity and a strong drive for impact

What Sets This Role Apart

• Direct exposure to C-suite clients and leading investors
• Opportunity to work on high-stakes, transaction-driven engagements
• A meritocratic, high-performance environment with accelerated career progression
• Significant international exposure and cross-border project work
• The ability to shape and build a growing practice within a globally recognised firm