Director – Energy and Environment Evaluation

Overview

Fortia Insight is looking for a Director – Energy and Environment Evaluation, to join the team on a full time permanent basis. The role is based at one of our UK offices:
Belfast, Bristol, Cambridge, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle.

Fortia Insight, part of the RSK Group, is a leading provider of environmental and sustainability consulting services. As Director of Energy and Environment Evaluation, you will work with economists, researchers, data analysts, and policy experts to inform future strategy and investment in energy, climate, biodiversity and related policy areas. This is an opportunity to shape growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding consultancy serving the UK, Ireland, and beyond.

• Strategic Impact:
  Lead a well-established research and evaluation team and influence the direction of energy, climate change, and environment policy at national and international levels.
• Senior Leadership:
  Collaborate with Fortia Insight and the wider RSK Group to contribute to high-profile strategic initiatives and business growth.
• Innovation at Scale:
  Apply cutting-edge methods to evaluate policy and programmes across diverse projects.
• Professional Growth:
  Thrive in a supportive, high-performance culture that values creativity and continuous development.

• Lead Business Development:
  Create compelling proposals for new work, including technical writing, identifying subject matter experts, and developing budgets.
• Oversee Evaluation Projects:
  Ensure quality and delivery of complex evaluations by managing the full data cycle—from planning and feasibility to data collection design, analysis and dissemination of findings.
• Cultivate Excellence and Innovation:
  Mentor junior colleagues and foster a culture of creative problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Manage Team Performance:
  Set objectives, monitor progress, and support professional growth to achieve high performance.
• Shape Strategy:
  Collaborate to develop and implement the energy and environment team’s strategy and the broader Fortia Insight vision.
• Provide Thought Leadership:
  Contribute to the team’s expertise and influence on energy and environment policy through research and knowledge sharing.
• Represent the Organisation:
  Act as an ambassador at industry events and through social media engagement.

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• Deep Evaluation Expertise:
  Experience delivering policy and programme evaluations using theory-driven and quasi-experimental methods, with a solid grasp of the underlying technical principles.
• Analytical Rigor:
  Ability to design and implement robust evaluation frameworks using mixed methods, counterfactual analysis, and innovative data collection strategies.
• Data Fluency:
  Proficiency with complex datasets related to energy and net zero; experience with primary data collection. Proficiency in R and/or Stata is advantageous.
• Strategic Communication:
  Strong writing and presentation skills, translating findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Leadership &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Experience managing and inspiring teams and engaging effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Business Acumen:
  Track record of winning work, delivering projects on time and within budget, and contributing to strategic planning.

• Work on meaningful projects in a collaborative, supportive environment.
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive remuneration designed to attract and retain top talent.

If you’re passionate about making a real impact on energy and environmental policy and you have the vision and expertise to lead our evaluation work, we’d love to hear from you.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or secondary agencies. The Company: RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions providing environmental, engineering, and technical services. We address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and offer integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

RSK is committed to an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. We offer workplace adjustments and flexible working where possible to support balance between professional and personal commitments.

If you’re ready to make a difference, join us to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future. Do you have what it takes?