Senior Consultant- Heat Decarbonisation and Heat Networks

Role and Responsibilities

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 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.

• Deliver heat network and heat decarbonisation related projects to a high quality.
• Research 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.
• Compile briefing documents, reports and presentations for project meetings and publications.
• Develop ways to communicate the results of projects to a range of audiences.
• Provide engineering, financial and policy perspective in a range of contexts including heat network modelling, project development, design and business planning.
• Develop and maintain 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 and 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 Stage2 equivalent.
• Experience in understanding and assessing energy use and decarbonisation in the buildings sector, such as net zero strategies for building portfolios, low‑carbon heating and cooling technologies, electrification of heat, heat networks, energy efficiency retrofit, low‑carbon building design, building and site‑level energy strategies, feasibility studies, project development and project initiation for building energy demand and carbon reduction measures.
• Experience with specialist software such as Desktop GIS, Energy Pro, Netsim, Thermos is advantageous.
• First‑class undergraduate degree is an advantage.
• Fluency in another European language (particularly French or German) is advantageous.
• Salary: competitive, dependent on experience.

• Company health insurance (UK).
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme (UK).
• Flexible working hours and ability to work from home when needed.
• Choice of offices.
• Christmas and summer parties, and social activities.
• Pension scheme.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Merit‑based promotion system.

ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you.