Partner, Transmission & Distribution

Partner, Low Carbon Energy (Renewables, Transmission & Distribution & Energy Storage) UK&IERM, a global leader in sustainability consulting, is seeking a dynamic UK-based Partner to grow our end-to-end service offering across the energy project lifecycle (from concept through financing, consenting, construction, O&M and decommissioning) in renewables energy generation, storage, transmission and distribution.

The Role As a Partner at ERM, you will be instrumental in driving our strategic direction and commercial growth in the UK. Your focus will be on onshore energy projects, notably transmission infrastructure including EPCs focused in network construction. Leveraging your extensive client relationships with major energy clients (primarily developers and investors) and your deep understanding of the low carbon energy transition, you will develop and expand trusted client relationships, generate new business, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-impact sustainability-led solutions.

These responsibilities reflect the dual commitments of driving growth and providing governance in project delivery.

Key Responsibilities Drive sales in our T&D business.

Build on your existing client relationships with developers of and investors in energy transmission (TSO) and distribution (DNO) and EPCs.Provide value-adding consulting advice and innovative, pragmatic solutions to support clients through feasibility, financing, consenting, post-consenting and construction stages of capital projects. Our focus is on collaborating with our clients to achieve their business objectives safely and efficiently.

Network effectively with colleagues across the business to understand and take to market ERM’s extensive range of low carbon energy solutions and related ‘client journey’ integrated value propositions.

Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory developments in the UK and European energy transition landscape, sharing insights with our team (to shape strategic direction) and clients to deepen trusted relationships.

Prepare and deliver winning proposals and compelling presentations and reports to senior stakeholders.

Represent ERM at industry conferences, seminars, and events to enhance company visibility and reputation.

Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Extensive knowledge of UK energy market (renewables, storage, and transmission markets), including technologies, regulatory frameworks, and market trends

Proven success in consultancy with a strong record of accomplishment of client relationship management and project delivery in the power sector

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to work effectively within local, regional, and global, multidisciplinary teams

The Company Sustainability is our business.

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges, and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

ERM’s diverse team of over 7,000 world-class experts in over 150 offices in 40 countries and territories combine strategic transformation and technical delivery to help clients operationalize sustainability at pace and scale. ERM calls this capability its “boots to boardroom” approach - a comprehensive service model that helps organizations accelerate the integration of sustainability into their strategy and operations.

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