Senior / Principal Consultant – Energy & Carbon

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Principal and Senior Consultants to lead on energy and carbon consultancy projects. This role involves guiding clients on achieving net zero and decarbonisation objectives through technical and commercial expertise. You will be responsible for conducting energy audits, developing project designs, and ensuring successful client relationships. This is a unique opportunity to work with a leading global engineering firm, where your contributions will significantly impact sustainability initiatives. Join a passionate team dedicated to advancing the net zero agenda and enjoy a competitive salary along with excellent career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Energy engineering or applied science, MSc preferred.
• Experience in technical energy audits in public/private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and commercial work to achieve net zero goals.
• Undertake energy audits and develop energy project designs.
• Build successful client relationships and manage project timelines.

Skills

Energy engineering

Technical energy audits

Energy and Carbon modelling

Renewable Energy

Energy driven BMS

Energy & Carbon data analytics

Problem resolution

Critical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Legislation understanding

Education

Energy engineering or applied science degree

MSc preferred

Job description

Senior / Principal Consultant – Energy & Carbon, England

Client:

EQ Search

Location:

England, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

10

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Overview of role

The Principal and Senior Consultants will lead on technical and commercial work with clients to help them shape and define operational pathways to deliver net zero and decarbonisation objectives. This can then also be translated into actual engineering programmes through the wider business operations and delivery teams. The Energy & Carbon consultancy work is carried out across a wide range of client sectors including manufacturing, industry, corporate, commercial, retail, heritage and transport bodies, as well as the public sector.

Role responsibilities and requirements

• Undertaking energy audits and developing engineering and conceptual design of energy projects
• Technical reports around decarbonisation pathways including financial outcomes and deliverables
• Maintaining project completion timelines, costs and profitability according to client objectives
• Building successful client relationships
• Lead the delivery of profitability and revenue targets for each project
• Articulate the risks and benefits of the opportunity to key stakeholders
• Provide subject matter expertise and continuity of support to clients
• Be an industry thought leader and representative at Industry events
• Compliance with company governance, assurance and QA processes
• Training of new starters and junior team members

Key skills and qualities needed

• Energy engineering or applied science degree (MSc preferred)
• Experience in undertaking technical energy audits within public and/or private sectors
• Strong background in technical and commercial Energy and Carbon modelling in two or more of these disciplines:
• Renewable Energy
• Energy driven BMS, controls and analytics
• District Heating
• Energy & Carbon data analytics
• Track record in Net Zero and Decarbonisation programme delivery
• Experience of presenting to organisations and individuals, both orally and in writing
• Problem resolution and critical thinking skills
• Ability to mobilise and engage people with the capacity to develop and leverage your network
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and matrix management organisations on major projects and programmes
• Excellent understanding of the legislations and regulations in the energy, climate change and/or sustainability sectors
• A passion for accelerating the net zero agenda

Further information

This is an incredible opportunity to work with a leading global engineering and facilities company and team to develop and structure far-reaching Net Zero and Decarbonisation pathways. For your work, you will be offered a competitive salary with an excellent suite of career development opportunities and benefits.