Principal/Litigation Services (Energy practice)

Charles River Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Principal Energy Economist to join its London office. This role focuses on building the European Energy Practice, utilizing extensive expertise in energy economics, and engaging with clients across markets. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or Master’s, over 10 years of experience, and exhibit strong analytical and communication skills. This position aims to shape energy policies and practices in the UK and Europe, offering competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness programming

Skills development programs

Immigration support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in energy economics, market analysis, or regulatory consulting.
• Deep knowledge of European or UK energy markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide credible, independent economic evidence in regulatory and litigation settings.
• Lead the development of CRA’s European Energy Practice and build client relationships.
• Contribute to thought leadership through publications and public testimony.

Skills

Economic analysis

Client engagement management

Quantitative and analytical expertise

Excellent communication

Education

PhD or Master’s in Economics or related field

Job description

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. Through a collegial environment, formal and informal training opportunities, and a broad array of professional development resources, your experience at CRA will open doors for you. Our Energy Practice is recognized across North America as a premier advisor to utilities, investors, regulators, and policymakers.

In the U.S., CRA has built one of the strongest consulting platforms in the industry, advising clients across the electricity and natural gas sectors on resource adequacy, renewable integration, transmission and pipeline investment, large-load (including data centers) planning, tariff and rate design, and decarbonization strategy. Our consultants are frequently retained in high-profile regulatory and litigation matters, where they provide independent, defensible economic testimony before commissions, regulators, and courts. This success has fueled rapid growth, and the Energy Practice is now one of CRA’s largest and most dynamic businesses.

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 (e.g., resource adequacy, gas planning, transmission and pipeline economics, tariff design, and large-load integration) 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.

To Apply

To be considered for a position in London, we require the following:

• CV – please include current personal contact information;
• Covering letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals.

If you are interested in applying for one of our international locations, please visit our Careers site to view and apply for available jobs.

Career Growth and Benefits

• CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognise that individuals realise a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client's location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team. At certain times of the year (e.g. holiday periods), additional remote work options are offered to those whose work commitments permit it, although our offices remain open for those who choose or need to be there.

Our Commitment to Diversity

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.