Principal Consultant, Advisory & Consulting (CSS/CCUS)

KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in energy transition is seeking a candidate in Singapore to lead client engagements and manage stakeholder relationships while driving decarbonization strategies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, with over 15 years in the energy sector, including strong team management capabilities and a proven track record in high-end advisory projects. This role requires excellent stakeholder management skills and a deep understanding of energy regulations and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of experience in energy and corporate energy transition.
• Management experience in advisory or consulting firms.
• Experience in negotiating business opportunities at executive levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and articulate business cases.
• Advise on decarbonization pathways for heavy energy users.

Skills

Team management

Energy transition strategy

Stakeholder management

Business acumen

Technical knowledge in decarbonization

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/chemical engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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.
• Expertise in CCS/CCUS deployment strategies, carbon abatement, and integration of low‑carbon technologies across industrial sectors, with the ability to advise heavy energy users (oil & gas, petrochemicals, manufacturing, data centers, power industry) on decarbonization pathways and compliance with regional regulations and policies.
• Strong background in sustainability strategy planning and ESG gap analysis, ensuring alignment with global reporting standards such as GRI and ISSB, while supporting cross‑sector regulatory compliance and energy transition initiatives.
• Experience in driving decarbonization strategies within the technology sector. Lead and manage regional teams to deliver Market Studies, Concept Development, Feasibility Assessments, and Pre‑FEED projects, ensuring all outputs are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with technical specifications requirements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/chemical engineering.
• At least 15 years of energy/related industry experience specific to corporate energy transition work, energy policy and regulations, and/or energy transition financing work.
• At least 5 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.