Managing Consultant - E&U - Digital

PA Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is seeking a Managing Consultant to drive digital transformation in the Energy & Utilities sector. The role involves delivering innovative strategies and solutions, enhancing client relationships, and leading project teams. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of experience in digital consulting and a strong technical background in energy transition technologies. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for significant impact and professional growth.

Benefits

Health and lifestyle perks

25 days annual leave

Generous company pension scheme

Annual performance-based bonus

PA share ownership

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in digital consulting, ideally in Energy & Utilities sector.
• Experience in managing delivery teams and developing client relationships.
• Strong understanding of digital technologies and energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital transformation strategies for clients in the Energy & Utilities sector.
• Develop consulting market offerings and deliver large-scale projects.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business growth.

Skills

Digital background

Leadership skills

Client relationship development

Communication skills

Technical expertise in energy sector

Job description

Company Description

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.

As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.

Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.

Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

Job Description

Are you ready to lead digital transformation in one of the most dynamic sectors of the economy? We’re looking for exceptional Managing Consultants to join our Energy & Utilities Digital team at PA Consulting. This is your opportunity to shape the future of the industry by delivering innovative, tech-enabled solutions that drive real business value for our clients.

As a trusted advisor and ambassador for PA Consulting, you’ll take the lead in delivering impactful digital strategies and solutions. You’ll build and nurture strong client relationships, providing expert guidance across digital advisory and assurance. Your work will directly influence how our clients harness technology, data, and user‑centric design to transform their operations and customer experiences.

We’re seeking candidates who are already operating at a senior level in digital consulting—either within a top‑tier strategy firm or in industry—with a proven track record of success in the Energy & Utilities sector. You’ll bring deep technical expertise and a passion for delivering measurable outcomes through digital transformation.

You will contribute to the development and growth of PA's activities in the energy and utilities sector. You will support the team’s business growth by identifying opportunities with existing accounts and new customers. You will actively contribute to client acquisition and maintain and develop your own external network. This role is highly varied and calls for someone who is autonomous and a self‑starter.

In addition to the above, specifically you will be expected to :

• Develop commercially viable consulting market offerings, and work with PA teams to refine existing offerings, including taking these to new markets.
• Lead and deliver large‑scale and complex projects.
• Work well with mixed and diverse teams within PA and externally: planning, managing and delivering work, and working productively in demanding, deadline‑driven situations.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Managing Consultant with a strong digital background, combined with expertise in at least one of the technologies critical to the energy transition. We are looking for candidates who have line management experience and a network within the Energy industry, ideally covering some of the following technical areas, solar, wind, hydrogen and derivatives, energy storage, CCUS, e‑mobility, and other related subjects. Management experience of delivery teams or demonstration of outstanding leadership skills is advantageous.

You will already have a reputation for developing business and delivering innovative solutions within Renewable Energy. You will also possess strong market understanding including commercial issues, policy & regulations, and technology.

As a self‑starter, you will have the ability to operate successfully in a commercial environment and flourish in an entrepreneurial setting that offers you the opportunity to work at the highest levels with a global centre of excellence.

You will be based in our head office in London but may be expected to travel and work on client sites in the UK and globally.

We are happy to talk to you if you recognise the following aspects in yourself :

• Experience: you have at least 8-10 years of applicable work experience. You have gained that experience within a corporate, government, start‑up / scale‑up or as a consultant. Experience as a management or strategy consultant is ideal, with a focus on energy or climate change.
• Expertise: You have a Digital or data background.
• Energy: You are passionate about the opportunities and challenges in the Energy and Utility space. You are customer‑oriented and at your best when, as part of a team with a high focus on results, you can help customers solve challenging strategic and organisational issues.
• External network: You have a network within the Energy and Utility space, and you have demonstrated ability to develop strategic client relationships, working at the senior levels to sell value‑added consulting assignments.
• Strong leadership skills: You have an ability to mobilise, inspire and manage teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. You are a strong communicator and have developed a personal brand.

Additional Information

Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose‑led meaningful work.

Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self.

Find out more about Life at PA

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits :

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
• Generous company pension scheme
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity‑based initiatives
• Annual performance‑based bonus
• PA share ownership
• Tax‑efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Hybrid Working - Our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on client site.

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