Principal Energy Assessor

Principal Energy Consultant

Location: Flexible / Hybrid – UK-wide travel required.

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Energy Consultant to join a growing Energy Services team within a leading independent energy consultancy. This client-facing role will focus on delivering Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) assessments, Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) compliance services, and wider carbon reporting and sustainability projects for organisations across a range of sectors.

• Lead ESOS assessments, conduct site audits, analyse energy data, prepare high-quality reports, and provide practical recommendations to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
• Deliver ESOS audits, prepare SECR disclosures, calculate Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions using GHG Protocol methodologies, support clients with net‑zero strategies, and contribute to voluntary reporting frameworks.
• Build strong client relationships, attend meetings and site visits across the UK, support business development activities, and mentor junior consultants within the team.

• Demonstrable experience delivering ESOS assessments and a strong understanding of SECR requirements, greenhouse gas reporting, and energy data analysis.
• Excellent report‑writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.
• ESOS Lead Assessor accreditation; chartered status (or progress towards it); experience with ISO 50001 or Carbon Reduction Plans is advantageous.

• Competitive salary, flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave, pension contributions, professional development support, and funded memberships.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile and impactful sustainability programmes within a collaborative and supportive environment.

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. Let’s help build a better world, together.