This role is for an experienced Senior or Principal Energy Consultant with strong digital and data capabilities to join a growing UK Energy Advisory business. The consultant will support the delivery of innovative energy solutions across infrastructure, industrial, and built environment sectors, focusing on embedding digital tools, data-driven approaches, and process optimisation into service offerings. The successful candidate will drive technical excellence, improve delivery efficiency, and support the continued growth of the company's energy consulting capabilities.
Responsibilities
Support the delivery of innovative energy solutions across infrastructure, industrial, and built environment sectors
Focus on embedding digital tools, data-driven approaches, and process optimisation into service offerings
Drive technical excellence, improve delivery efficiency, and support the continued growth of energy consulting capabilities
Lead the delivery of advisory projects
Manage client relationships
Support the development of technical capabilities across the team
Help develop innovative tools and approaches that improve analysis, decision-making, and project delivery
Contribute to business development
Mentor junior staff
Understand project development life cycles, with experience spanning pre-feasibility, feasibility, FEED, and Owner's Engineer services
Identify scope gaps, key risks, and critical deliverables, ensuring robust technical and commercial outcomes
Perform techno-economic modelling, project assurance, and the development of delivery processes that improve efficiency, consistency, and quality across projects
Translate complex technical requirements into practical project solutions while supporting multidisciplinary teams through successful project execution
Identify and use digital and technical tools to support project delivery
Contribute to the development of best practices and standard methodologies
Stay abreast of industry trends and technological and data management advancements in sustainable energy markets
Input to thought leadership within Jacobs and externally
Develop client relationships, leading progress meetings and presentations
Collaborate with the sales team and conduct other business development activities to grow the Core Energy portfolio and pipeline
Prepare compelling proposals to secure new business opportunities
Requirements
Strong digital and data capabilities
Experience working in a consultancy environment
Understanding of evolving energy markets, technologies, and regulations
Ability to translate complex client requirements into practical, data-driven solutions
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Advanced Excel modelling and analysis
Data analysis and interpretation to support technical and commercial decision-making
Power BI or equivalent data visualisation platforms
Python, SQL, or similar tools for data processing, automation, and model development
Version control and development/application of code quality practices, including Git Hub and testing frameworks
Energy modelling, forecasting, optimisation, or simulation tools
Data management, quality assurance, and governance principles
Experience developing models, dashboards, analytical tools, or automated processes
Experience applying digital solutions across energy, utilities, or infrastructure projects
Experience working with software developers, data analysts, and digital delivery teams
Familiarity with emerging technologies including digital twins, IoT, machine learning, and cloud-based platforms
Significant experience in consultancy and/or engineering related to energy, utilities, infrastructure, or similar sectors
Track record of delivering technical projects, leading teams, and providing strategic client advice
Strong understanding of energy markets, policy, decarbonisation, and the energy transition
Experience in energy modelling, forecasting, scenario analysis, and techno-economic assessment
Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders
Proven client-facing and business development skills
Important Details
Work format: office-based or hybrid working
About the Company
Jacobs is seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Energy Consultant to join its UK Energy Advisory business.
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