Principal Consultant, Advisory & Consulting

KBR, Inc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Principal Consultant to join their Advisory & Consulting team. The role involves leading projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and developing strategies for energy transition. Ideal candidates will have extensive industry experience and a strong educational background in chemical engineering or chemistry. This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of energy solutions while mentoring junior team members and driving business growth.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in energy/related industry.
• 3+ years of team management experience.
• Familiar with ESG ecosystem and carbon markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements across the project lifecycle.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, including regulatory authorities.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Energy transition strategy

Stakeholder management

Business acumen

Financial literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Title:

Principal Consultant, Advisory & Consulting

Reporting to the General Manager, the individual will work within the Global Advisory & Consulting team, in close collaboration with the organization’s vast engineering, technology, and scientific resource base.

Job responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

- Lead client engagements across the project lifecycle.

- Manage client/external stakeholder relationships (including government authorities and regulatory agencies).

- Build a team to support the overall growth of the Advisory & Consulting team.

- Originate projects to grow the Advisory & Consulting business portfolio.

- Articulate internal and external subject matter knowledge into strategic roadmaps and business cases for clients.

- Apply strict confidentiality protocols and data warehousing rules to protect client, third-party, and proprietary company information.

- Work collaboratively with the Global Advisory & Consulting Team to deliver overall P&L.

- Coordinate resources and expertise with other offices and business units worldwide to deliver leading-edge solutions and excellent techno-commercial outcomes.

- Coach and mentor junior team members to continuously improve the quality of delivery.

- Provide inputs and support for strategic market communications.

- Actively engage industry networks to stay abreast of the latest developments and innovations.

- Represent the organization at public/industry functions and conferences to uphold and enhance the organization’s brand, especially in Asia.

- Leverage current knowledge and continuously develop as a thought leader/subject matter expert in critical energy transition areas such as:

• Decarbonized hydrogen/ammonia, biofuels/e-fuels, carbon abatement, and management (including but not limited to CCS/CCUS).

• Heavy end-users of energy, including (but not limited to) oil & gas, petrochemicals, industrial, manufacturing, technology providers, data center operators, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and power sectors.

• Regulations and policy across the region. Cross-sector understanding of decarbonization policies, particularly for heavy producers and/or end-users of energy, would be key capabilities and depth of knowledge sought.

• Decarbonization of the technology sector, especially for data centers.

- Lead the team in the delivery of relevant Market/Concept/Feasibility Studies and Pre-FEED projects in the region, ensuring delivery is on time, on budget, and on specifications.

Job Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.

- At least 20 years of energy/related industry experience specific to corporate energy transition work, energy policy and regulations, and/or energy transition financing work.

- At least 3 years of team management experience with advisory/consulting firms, with demonstrated capability to grow the business.

- Proven capability in delivering high-end advisory/consulting projects and managing key stakeholders is essential.

- Experience in working at executive/C-suite/C-1 levels, negotiating G2G/G2B business opportunities.

- Experience developing and implementing energy transition strategy.

- Strong understanding of energy transition technical concepts and commercial feasibility.

- Familiarity with the broad ESG ecosystem, including local and international carbon markets, rules, and regulations.

- Demonstrate business acumen (ability to grasp the commercial feasibility of proposals) and financial literacy (ability to understand basic financial concepts and evaluation methods).

- Ability to work collaboratively with direct team members, as well as broader colleagues.