Optimisation Consultant (National Grid) - Consultancy

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Optimisation Consultant for a 6-month contract in Wokingham. This role involves developing algorithms to support balancing the UK electricity system and improving optimisation strategies in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Operations Research and experience with tools like Gurobi Optimizer.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Operations Research, especially LP, QP, MILP.
• Proficient with Gurobi Optimizer or equivalent tools.
• Understanding of electricity system balancing and control.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy algorithms for balancing the UK electricity system.
• Improve optimisation strategies based on system needs.
• Engage with the Balancing Transformation Programme.

Skills

Operations Research

Linear Programming

Quadratic Programming

Mixed Integer Programming

Python

Gurobi Optimizer

Job description

Are you an experienced Optimisation Consultant looking for your next contract role? Join one of the world's leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. Founded in 1968, the company consistently ranks among the top global IT service providers. With a presence in over 50 countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technology services across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail.

The leading consultancy firm has partnered with UK's leading energy organisations. They are currently seeking an experienced Optimisation Consultant to join the team on a 6-month contract.

Ready to make a move? Get in touch and apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and deploy dispatch and control algorithms to support balancing the UK electricity system.
• Ensure ongoing improvements in optimisation strategies based on system needs.
• Engage deeply with the Balancing Transformation Programme and the needs of the Electricity National Control Centre (ENCC).
• Work with cross-functional teams (engineering, IT, business) in an Agile environment.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Expertise in Operations Research, especially Linear Programming (LP), Quadratic Programming (QP), and Mixed Integer Programming (MILP, MIQP, MIQCP).
• Proficient with Gurobi Optimizer (or equivalent like CPLEX, CBC).
• Understanding of electricity system balancing, dispatch processes, and control systems.
• Python ecosystem (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Pyomo, etc.)
• Gurobi Optimizer (for LP, QP, MILP, etc.)

Location:

• Wokingham
• Hybrid - 3x a week

Duration:

• 6 Months
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Start Date:

• ASAP

Day Rate:

• Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35)