Principal Consultant - Energy Networks Strategy Consulting

Apex Contracting Co.; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled consultant to join their Energy Strategy Consulting team. This role focuses on techno-economic modelling and strategic advice for power networks, helping clients navigate the complexities of energy regulation and innovation. You'll engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including utilities and government entities, to drive impactful change in the energy sector. With a commitment to inclusivity and work-life balance, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in the energy landscape, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health and Wellbeing support

Employee resource groups

Training and development opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field required, with experience in technical consulting.
• Strong background in advising power utilities on market matters.

Responsibilities

• Perform modelling and analysis on power networks and energy markets.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on network development and operation.

Skills

Technical Consulting

Techno-economic Modelling

Project Management

Policy Analysis

Regulatory Advisory

Education

Degree in Maths

Degree in Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Economics

Job description

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YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT'S INVOLVED?

• Perform modelling, quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess the impact of policy, regulation, technological and customer change on power networks and energy markets;
• Translate the results of complex analysis into high-level outcomes and recommendations which can be understood by senior decision makers.
• Advise our clients, through project delivery, on strategic power network development and operation, network innovation, network economic regulation and power markets;
• Provide technical and project management leadership to support the project team in the successful delivery of consulting work;
• Lead and support the development of proposals and bids as well as actively winning work on power networks and energy markets.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The purpose of the Energy Strategy Consulting (ESC) team is to support and inform the strategic choices of stakeholders in the smart and flexible energy system. We provide advice, support and tools to underpin the delivery of green, cost-effective, safe, smart and flexible energy systems. Our key subject matter areas within ESC include:

• Energy networks regulation
• Energy networks strategic planning and operation
• Energy networks innovation development and delivery
• Techno-economic modelling and analysis
• Power markets analysis, reform and restructuring

Our clients cover the full energy value chain and include governments, regulators, utilities, developers of renewable energy technologies, investors, manufacturers and industrial customers.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

This role will focus on techno-economic modelling and analysis, and associated strategic advice, in relation to power networks innovation and regulation for Electricity System Operators, Transmission Owners, Distribution Network Operators, Energy Utilities, Regulators and Governments in the UK and internationally.

Specifically, project work will focus on power network utility business transformation. This includes: the strategic transition to Distribution System Operator (transition from DNO to DSO); the procurement, dispatch and management of distributed flexibility services for distribution network support; techno-commercial viability of innovative technologies/solutions for energy utilities; and business models and techno-economic modelling for national and local authorities.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• Educated to degree level in Maths, Science, Engineering or Economics related subject
• Demonstrable experience in a technical consulting role, ideally within a consultancy environment
• Experience in advising power utilities on market and/or regulatory matters
• Experience in a technical modelling and analysis role within a commercial industry setting
• Technical and project management experience in delivering consulting projects for end clients
• Experience of leading and developing winning proposals for energy advisory consulting work.
• Focus on quality, ensuring excellence of deliverables for both project reports and proposals

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part-time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.