Principal Consultant

PCRecruiter - Recruitment Software & Applicant Tracking System; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a seasoned professional to spearhead its consulting arm focusing on commodities. This pivotal role offers strategic autonomy and the opportunity to engage with C-suite clients while leading high-impact consulting projects across diverse commodity sectors. Ideal for candidates with a robust background in commodities and a keen business development mindset, this position promises exceptional career growth and visibility.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Exceptional career progression

Access to C-suite clients

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ consulting experience in commodities with clear commercial ownership.
• Experience leading complex, single-client projects across commodity markets.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead consulting engagements across key commodity sectors.
• Shape the commercial strategy, from tendering and proposals to project delivery.

Skills

Business development acumen

Consulting experience in commodities

Strong stakeholder management

Entrepreneurial drive

Job description

Lead the charge in expanding the consulting arm in a brand new role

Shape commercial strategy for global commodity leaders and be the senior face of a new, high-impact function. This is a chance to step into a visible role with the remit to grow, deliver, and lead strategic consulting projects across metals, agriculture, and forest products — all within a globally trusted pricing and intelligence group.

What’s on offer

• Strategic autonomy with clear growth mandate
• Direct access to C-suite clients and global projects
• Backing of an established data powerhouse with private equity support
• Flexible hybrid working and collaborative culture
• Exceptional career progression, visibility, and commercial impact

Why this business
world-class analysts, proprietary pricing data, and a fast-growing brand, you’ll be empowered to deliver commercial, strategic insight to clients navigating critical transitions, blending deep commodity expertise with custom consulting delivery.

What you’ll be doing

• Own and lead consulting engagements across key commodity sectors
• Scope, pitch, and deliver strategic market assessments, sourcing strategies, and custom outlooks
• Partner with analysts to unlock proprietary data and insights for clients
• Engage directly with C-suite stakeholders and build long-term client partnerships
• Shape the commercial strategy, from tendering and proposals to project delivery and team leadership

What you’ll bring

• 10+ years’ consulting experience in commodities, with clear commercial ownership
• Strong business development acumen and solution-selling mindset
• Experience leading complex, single-client projects across commodity markets
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver to C-level stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial drive and market credibility

Who this suits
You’re a commercially minded consulting leader with a deep understanding of commodity markets and the hunger to shape something new. You thrive in growth environments and want the platform, support, and brand to make it count.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.