Principal/Litigation Services (Energy practice)

Charles River Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London seeks a Principal Energy Economist to build its European Energy Practice. The role involves acting as a testifying expert and managing client engagements in regulatory settings. Applicants should have a PhD or Master's degree in a related field and significant professional experience in energy economics. Strong analytical and communication skills are required for this leadership position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in energy economics and regulatory consulting.
• Expertise in European or UK energy markets and regulation.
• Strong modeling and economic analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a testifying expert in regulatory and litigation settings.
• Lead the development of the European Energy Practice.
• Build strong client relationships in energy sectors.

Skills

Economic analysis

Client relationship management

Quantitative expertise

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master’s in Economics, Energy Economics, Engineering

Job description

Principal/Litigation Services (Energy practice)

London, United Kingdom

About Charles River Associates

For over 50 years, Charles River Associates has been a premier consulting firm that offers employees a place to learn from a diverse group of consultants, industry experts, and academics. At CRA you will be exposed to leading minds who use economic, financial, and business analysis to solve complex world problems for an impressive roster of clients, including major law firms, Fortune 100 companies, and government agencies.

Our Energy Practice is recognized across North America as a premier advisor to utilities, investors, regulators, and policymakers. We are now investing in a major expansion into Europe, with London as our hub, and are seeking outstanding leaders to help build this platform.

Position Overview

CRA is seeking an exceptional Principal Energy Economist with proven testifying experience to join our London office. This role offers the opportunity to be a leader in building CRA’s European Energy Practice by bringing our established U.S. expertise to the rapidly evolving UK and European energy markets.

The successful candidate will:

• Act as a testifying expert in regulatory, litigation, and arbitration settings, providing credible, independent economic evidence across both electric and gas sectors.
• Be a leader in building CRA’s European Energy Practice, helping to recruit, mentor, and develop a world-class team.
• Work closely with colleagues across North America and Europe to bring CRA’s market-leading frameworks and models to European clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with utilities, regulators, policymakers, investors, and developers.
• Contribute to thought leadership through publications, conference participation, and public testimony.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in Economics, Energy Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Significant professional experience (typically 10+ years) in energy economics (electricity and gas), market analysis, or regulatory consulting, with a proven track record as a testifying expert.
• Deep knowledge of European or UK energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and decarbonization policy.
• Demonstrated ability to originate and manage client engagements while mentoring and developing junior colleagues.
• Strong quantitative and analytical expertise, with comfort leading modeling and economic analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex economic issues clearly and persuasively.

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (Equality Act 2010). As part of our focus on equity and inclusion, we work to ensure a fair and consistent hiring process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.