Partner, Low Carbon Energy (Renewables, Transmission & Distribution & Energy Storage) UK&I

ERM; City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sustainability consultancy is seeking a dynamic Partner in Low Carbon Energy to grow their service offering across the energy project lifecycle. The role involves driving sales, managing client relationships, and offering consulting advice in renewable energy sector. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have extensive knowledge of the UK energy market.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of UK energy market (renewables, storage, and transmission markets).
• Proven success in consultancy with a strong record in project delivery.
• Ability to work effectively within local, regional, and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales in the low carbon energy business.
• Build relationships with developers and investors in renewable energy.
• Prepare and deliver winning proposals and presentations.

Skills

Client relationship management

Consulting

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Partner, Low Carbon Energy (Renewables, Transmission & Distribution & Energy Storage) UK

ERM, a global leader in sustainability consulting, is seeking a dynamic UK-based Partner to grow our end-to-end service offering across the energy project lifecycle (from concept through financing, consenting, construction, O&M and decommissioning) in renewable energy generation, storage, transmission and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales in our low carbon energy business.
• Build on your existing client relationships with developers of and investors in renewable energy generation, energy transmission (TSO) and distribution (DNO) and energy storage assets.
• Provide value-adding consulting advice and innovative, pragmatic solutions to support clients through feasibility, financing, consenting and post-consenting stages of capital projects. Our focus is on collaborating with our clients to achieve their business objectives safely and efficiently.
• Network effectively with colleagues across the business to understand and take to market ERM’s extensive range of low carbon energy solutions and related “client journey” integrated value propositions.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory developments in the UK and European energy transition landscape, sharing insights with our team to shape strategic direction and deepen trusted relationships with clients.
• Prepare and deliver winning proposals and compelling presentations and reports to senior stakeholders.
• Represent ERM at industry conferences, seminars, and events to enhance company visibility and reputation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of UK energy market (renewables, storage, and transmission markets), including technologies, regulatory frameworks, and market trends.
• Proven success in consultancy with a strong record of client relationship management and project delivery in the power sector.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively within local, regional, and global, multidisciplinary teams.

The Company

Sustainability is our business. As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges, and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

ERM’s diverse team of over 7,000 world-class experts in over 150 offices in 40 countries and territories combine strategic transformation and technical delivery to help clients operationalize sustainability at pace and scale. ERM calls this capability its “boots to boardroom” approach - a comprehensive service model that helps organizations accelerate the integration of sustainability into their strategy and operations.

The Partnership

This is a Partner opportunity. Our partnership model is a significant differentiator for ERM in that it presents an almost unique opportunity for leading consultants in a truly global firm to own and contribute to the direction and success of the company. Our partnership model offers unparalleled opportunities for leaders with ambition, vision, and proven expertise, providing meaningful equity ownership with significant financial and intangible rewards.