Senior Consultant- Heat Decarbonisation and Heat Networks

Built Environment Team

Decarbonisation of energy use in buildings is critical to meeting national, regional and corporate net zero targets. This is a challenge which will require innovative technology, imaginative business models and robust policy making. The Built Environment team guides clients including building portfolio owners, real estate investors, policymakers, technology developers, network operators, utilities and ‘waste’ heat owners to shape their role in the transition taking place to decarbonise energy use in buildings.

We are a group of intelligent, friendly and passionate people who are driven by our shared goal of decarbonising the energy system. We offer training on key consulting skills, such as delivering effective presentations and writing successful bids, as well as the chance to attend conferences and events. Our team holds a range of social activities, so every member should feel connected and  principles of diversity and inclusion are core to our working culture.

We are seeking a new Senior Consultant with a primary focus on heat networks and heat decarbonisation in the built environment. We are looking for an intelligent, motivated person who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and impact in their early professional career. We offer the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging and impactful projects, and you will be given the chance to make significant contributions from day one.

Senior Consultants, supported by the Project Manager and Partner-in-Charge, lead the delivery of innovative, high impact work on low carbon energy, with the current role focused primarily (though not exclusively) on heat networks and heat decarbonisation. Responsibilities will include delivery of tasks such as heat network pre‑feasibility assessments, research and quantitative analysis of relevant markets and regulations, and providing clients with thought leadership, insightful conclusions and strategic advice.

Alongside delivery, there is also the opportunity for Senior Consultants to contribute to work‑winning and business development activities. The role is therefore an opportunity for a proactive individual to develop their own initiatives within a rewarding career in the low carbon energy sector, with a primary focus on heat networks and heat decarbonisation.

• Delivering heat network and heat decarbonisation related projects to a high quality.
• Researching technologies, markets or concepts through literature search and conversations with external experts, with a focus on heat decarbonisation and heat networks. Quantitative analysis of systems and technologies, including developing techno‑economic models.
• Compiling briefing documents, reports, and presentations for project meetings and publications.
• Developing ways to communicate the results of projects to a range of audiences.
• Providing engineering, financial and policy perspective in a range of contexts, including on heat network modelling, project development, design, and business planning.
• Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

• 3+ years in the energy sector and/or consultancy with a significant focus on heat networks.
• Track record of successful project delivery.
• Demonstration of outstanding achievement and impact in your career to date.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in physical science, engineering, economics or another relevant discipline (Minimum 2.1).
• Strong interest in sustainability and low carbon energy, with proven expertise and track record on heat networks.
• Excellent numeracy skills and ability to quickly think through complex problems.
• IT literate and highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrable real‑world experience of heat network design to at least RIBA Stage 2 equivalent.
• Experience in understanding and assessing energy use and decarbonisation in the buildings sector, such as in one or more of the following topic or service areas:
• net zero strategies for building portfolios
• low…