Senior Manager, Energy & Utilities — Growth & Strategy Lead

Ascent Professional Services; Slough; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Professional Services in London is seeking a Senior Manager to lead complex Energy & Utilities engagements, shaping strategy and delivering transformation with senior client leadership. This role emphasizes ownership, growth of the practice, and mentoring teams in a fast-paced consultancy.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in management consulting within Energy & Utilities, a strong delivery track record and a drive for business development and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of management consulting experience across Energy & Utilities.
• Strong understanding of Energy & Utilities industry and challenges.
• Experience across Organisation Design, Organisational Strategy, Performance Improvement, Transformation or People-related Change.
• Track record of leading consulting engagements and teams.
• Confident in engaging with senior executives and stakeholders.
• Interest in business development and growing the practice.
• Collaborative, low-ego leadership style in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Energy & Utilities consulting engagements from scoping to delivery.
• Manage and develop consulting teams with clear direction and coaching.
• Build trusted relationships with senior and C-suite client stakeholders.
• Apply data, insight and structured problem-solving to organisational and strategic challenges.
• Identify and pursue new client opportunities and contribute to winning work.
• Help shape growth and direction of the Energy & Utilities practice.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to thought leadership.

Job description

Ascent Professional Services in London is seeking a Senior Manager to lead complex Energy & Utilities engagements, shaping strategy and delivering transformation with senior client leadership. This role emphasizes ownership, growth of the practice, and mentoring teams in a fast-paced consultancy.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in management consulting within Energy & Utilities, a strong delivery track record and a drive for business development and client relationships.