Senior Associate, Low-Carbon Energy Systems & Grids

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ERM is a leading global sustainability consultancy. The Low Carbon Solutions (LCS) team works across energy networks, smart systems, low carbon buildings, transport, hydrogen and related areas to help clients decarbonise.

Consultants combine technical analysis with commercial insight to support clients transitioning to low‑carbon energy systems, delivering robust analysis and actionable advice for a global client base.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in physical sciences, engineering, economics or related field.
• Strong interest in sustainability and low carbon energy.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to work with complex data sets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research into energy technologies, markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Perform quantitative analyses of energy systems and develop techno‑economic models.
• Use Python and other tools to support data analysis and reproducible work.
• Prepare clear reports, presentations and briefing materials for clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Software development experience

Languages (other European language)

Education

Undergraduate degree in physical sciences / engineering / economics

First class undergraduate degree

Tools

Software development

Job description

ERM is a leading global sustainability consultancy. The Low Carbon Solutions (LCS) team works across energy networks, smart systems, low carbon buildings, transport, hydrogen and related areas to help clients decarbonise.

Consultants combine technical analysis with commercial insight to support clients transitioning to low‑carbon energy systems, delivering robust analysis and actionable advice for a global client base.