Principal Power Grids Consultant

Shape the future of Britain's electricity networks London or Bristol | Hybrid - 2/3 days per week | Full-time

We're working with a leading global energy consultancy seeking a Principal Power Grids Consultant to join its growing advisory team, with Senior-level candidates also considered for the right experience.

The standout opportunity is the chance to play a leading role in a major, multi-year DNO digitalisation programme, helping transform how electricity networks are monitored, managed and operated as the UK moves towards a smarter, more flexible energy system.

You’ll combine technical leadership, strategic advisory and client engagement, with the DNO digitalisation programme forming a major part of your work.

Alongside this, you’ll contribute to a diverse portfolio spanning network planning, electricity markets, flexibility, regulation, innovation and energy transition strategy.

You’ll:

• Lead complex Power Grids consulting projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide strategic, technical and commercial advice to senior clients.
• Play a key role in delivering the major DNO digitalisation programme.
• Develop senior relationships across the GB electricity networks sector.
• Identify and shape new business opportunities.
• Mentor and develop consultants within the team.

You’ll ideally be an established Principal-level professional within the GB electricity networks sector, with experience gained within a DNO, transmission owner, NESO or consultancy.

You’ll bring expertise in one or more areas such as:

• Electricity network planning or digitalisation
• Electricity markets
• Energy policy and regulation
• Strategic energy advisory

Experience with SCADA, OT, field devices or utility communications protocols would be advantageous, particularly for candidates with hands‑on network digitalisation experience.

Most importantly, you’ll be confident operating with senior stakeholders, leading teams and helping shape complex client opportunities.

A rare opportunity to combine senior‑level advisory work with a long‑term, high‑profile DNO digitalisation programme, alongside exposure to some of the UK’s most important electricity network and energy transition challenges.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.