Senior Energy Consultant

Arup; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Energy Consultant to join a vibrant team in Sheffield. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects aimed at achieving net zero solutions across various energy sectors. You will collaborate with diverse clients, including government and healthcare providers, to develop strategies for renewable energy generation and sustainability. This position not only allows you to contribute to meaningful work but also offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Join a company that values individuality and collective success, making a real impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Accident Insurance

Income Protection Cover

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• MEng or MSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult on net zero solutions and decarbonisation developments.
• Support decarbonisation master planning at various scales.

Skills

Technical Consulting

Project Analysis

Energy Infrastructure Feasibility

Carbon Management

Electrical Distribution Knowledge

Education

MEng in Electrical Engineering

MSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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The Opportunity

To support our continued ambitious growth in Energy, we have a new opportunity for an Energy Consultant to join our vibrant team in either Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, or Sheffield, to join a project team in the development of strategies, solutions, and integrated project schemes for both public sector and private sector clients. You have the opportunity to work for a range of clients including national, regional, and local government, energy developers, education establishments, industry, and healthcare providers. Our recent projects include solar photovoltaics, electricity storage, low temperature heat networks, low carbon heat generation, hydrogen for transport, biomass CHP projects, energy recovery facilities and standby gas generation for data centres, energy market reserves, university/healthcare campuses and data centres.

In this role you will consult on net zero solutions and decarbonisation developments under various energy vectors & domains. Particularly, Wind, BESS and Solar, as well as energy distribution, district heating/cooling, renewable electricity generation (solar photovoltaic, wind and biomass), low carbon heat generation in the Northwest and Yorkshire geography as well as the wider UKIMEA region. You will work on sustainability policy development and analysis, carbon management, renewables, and climate services with regional stakeholders, and optimise processes for asset management applications. You will also support decarbonisation master planning at an estate, city, regional and national scale, and continue to develop integrated projects with wider portfolio teams, prepare bids for client opportunities & funding rounds, specifically in the areas of decarbonisation.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• MEng or MSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineering (or Working towards) with membership of relevant professional institution(s).
• A working knowledge of technical consulting projects including energy infrastructure feasibility studies and portfolio or area energy strategies, as well as advising public and private sector clients on options, risks, and appropriate actions in their pursuit of net zero carbon.
• Be able to undertake strong project and technical analysis, reporting and presentation, and support the business cases for energy investments and infrastructure refurbishments.
• Candidates with Electrical distribution knowledge at HV and MV in the energy sector would be an advantage.

What We Offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

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