Principal / Associate Consultant (m/f/d) – Energy Strategy & Planning

Ramboll; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is seeking a Principal/Associate Consultant for its Energy Strategy & Planning team in the UK. The role involves delivering energy strategy projects, managing client engagements, and supporting team development. Strong expertise in energy systems and project management is required. This position offers flexible work options and significant opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover and life assurance

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in energy system planning and policy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver complex projects.
• Confident communicator with experience presenting to clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex energy strategy and planning projects.
• Manage large projects, including execution plans and budgeting.
• Lead sales activities and coordinate bids.

Skills

Energy system planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team development

Tools

GIS/mapping

Data analytics

Job description

Job Description

This role can be based across all our office locations in the UK

Are you passionate about shaping the future of energy in the UK? Do you thrive on tackling complex energy system challenges and delivering impactful decarbonisation solutions? Are you ready to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team during an exciting period of growth?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Energy Strategy & Planning team as our new Principal / Associate Consultant (m/f/d) – Energy Strategy & Planning and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

About the Energy Strategy & Planning Team

The Energy Strategy & Planning Team is at an exciting time in its journey. As the UK energy system decarbonisation agenda accelerates, the market for strategic energy advisory services is expanding rapidly. Our team is set to grow over the coming years to meet this demand, offering talented professionals the chance to shape the future of energy in the UK.

Your new role

As a Principal or Associate Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex energy strategy and planning projects, with a focus on UK power systems and integration of storage and flexibility solutions. You will act as Project Manager (PM) on large or strategically important projects, requiring minimal support, and will contribute to the team’s business plan and growth.

Your key responsibilities will be

• Technical Advisory Skills- Apply knowledge to energy system planning, integrated solutions, and policy. Facilitate stakeholder engagement with authorities and industry partners.
• Project Delivery- Manage large, complex projects, including execution plans, programming, budgets, and resource plans. Promote digital transformation and share lessons learned post-project.
• Sales and Business Development- Coordinate bids, drive efficient responses and fee planning, lead sales activities in strategic areas, network with clients to inform strategies, and represent the team at key events and conferences.
• Team Management and Development- Support junior team members’ wellbeing and career progression, lead team management solutions independently, coordinate projects, bids, sales activities, and team resourcing to balance workloads.
• Communication- Design and facilitate productive workshops, confidently present work, and clearly communicate with clients, responding effectively to questions.

About you

• Proven expertise in energy system planning, including integrated systems, flexibility, storage, electrification, commercial models, and policy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver complex projects, including project planning, budgeting, and resource management, with minimal support.
• Confident communicator, able to present work to clients, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and design high-quality client outputs (reports, presentations, digital communication).
• Experience supporting team development and management, including mentoring junior colleagues and coordinating team activities.
• (Desirable) Strong technical skills in energy systems modelling, techno-economic analysis, and optimisation, with experience applying digital tools such as GIS/mapping and data analytics.

What we can offer you

• This role offers the opportunity to shape Ramboll’s UK energy systems advisory offer and contribute to high-impact projects across the energy transition.
• Ramboll offers a range of support programmes for personal and professional development and the potential for further progression within the team and company.
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles.
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are.
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation‑owned company.
• Flexible work environment, this role can also be a part-time role (min. 60%).
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions.
• Private medical cover and life assurance.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Deadline: 15/12/2025

Do you have any questions?

Contact Dr Margaret Tingey, Associate – Energy Strategy and Planning, Mags Tingey [phone]

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation‑owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [e-mail] with such requests.