Transport Energy Economist & Futures Insight Lead

bp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company seeks a subject matter expert in energy use in transport to join its Economics and Energy Insights team. The successful candidate will lead forecasts for energy demand in transport sectors, analyze decarbonization strategies, and communicate insights effectively. Required qualifications include a degree in Economics or Engineering, significant experience in energy markets, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a hybrid work model and a supportive environment focused on diversity.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous paid parental leave

Excellent retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or higher in Economics, Engineering, or an equivalent scientific or mathematical field.
• Significant experience of energy markets related to the transport sector.
• Analytical and modelling skills - particularly fundamentals modelling (demand and supply).
• Ability to communicate insights to senior leaders and external audiences.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams on projects with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on key drivers of energy use and technology choice in transport sectors.
• Understand the impact of policy on regional energy demand and fuel choices.
• Develop models for energy demand and carbon emissions in transport.
• Communicate results within bp and externally to support advocacy goals.

Skills

Analysis and modelling

Communication

Data Analysis

Econometrics

Economics

Statistics

Education

Degree in Economics, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Python

R

Job description

A global energy company seeks a subject matter expert in energy use in transport to join its Economics and Energy Insights team. The successful candidate will lead forecasts for energy demand in transport sectors, analyze decarbonization strategies, and communicate insights effectively. Required qualifications include a degree in Economics or Engineering, significant experience in energy markets, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a hybrid work model and a supportive environment focused on diversity.