Managing Consultant - E&U - Electricity Networks

Managing Consultant - E&U - Electricity Networks

Full-time

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.

As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.

Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.

Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

Have experience working in asset intensive organisations whether infrastructure, equipment or digital?

Understand the challenges facing energy networks from a regulatory, asset or customer perspective?

Want to make a difference leading the industry to make better-informed decisions creating significant benefits to consumers, the environment and society as a whole?

Thrive in complex environments in search of innovative solutions to tricky problems?

If so, read on to see how you could lead Asset Management, Digital and Regulation Consultants at PA to evolve the Energy Sector beyond ‘good practice’ to outperform in a tough and uncertain energy landscape.

Become part of a talented team doing impactful work.

The energy sector is changing quickly, and we need leaders who can deliver ingenious solutions that will help clients cope with these changes and create/implement investment plans that balance the goals of customers, regulators, and shareholders from both a business/regulatory and technical point of view.

Our successful Energy and Utilities practice is looking for skilled experts to lead teams delivering for our current client base and to develop new opportunities as part of our ambitious growth strategy.

We are looking for experienced consultants with a proven track record delivering in regulated utilities who can lead in multi-skilled teams with experience of working with UK energy infrastructure. The ideal candidate would have real-world experience of energy networks and preferably be able to show an understanding of energy price controls and the RIIO framework, and how the management of the physical assets supports customer, regulator and sector objectives.

We are looking to hire and develop leaders to deliver and grow sustainable business. We need people who can work independently, lead teams, and are driven self-starters who will impress our clients at this exciting time in the energy transition.

As a part of the team, you will assist in creating and pursuing business opportunities for new and existing clients through your own and PA’s wide network of clients. We excel at bridging the gap between regulatory, engineering, digital and customer languages so you will add new insights to our diverse mix.

Energy infrastructure planning (transmission and/or distribution) in a rapidly evolving landscape.

The operation of energy networks in delivering consumer, regulator and shareholder priorities.

The production of asset strategies, policies, plans and standards. Plus, an understanding of how these influence/impact business outcomes.

• Self-motivation and ability to manage their own workload effectively
• Leadership skills to build project teams and deliver multi-disciplinary projects
• Creative and open minded, enjoying learning and trying new ways of doing things
• Strong communication, presentation creation, delivery and document writing skills

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply – we often hire for similar roles that may be a great fit.

Track record of selling and delivering professional consulting services, including building and expanding client relationships across senior stakeholder groups.

• Electricity or gas network asset planning or operation (transmission and/or distribution)
• The evolving energy…