Consultant, Power Markets (Europe) in London

Every day, we work together for what matters - bold, swift, and equitable climate action.

About The Role

3Degrees is a leading B Corp in the sustainability sector, on a mission to empower organizations to transition towards a net‑zero future. We achieve this by offering a comprehensive suite of sustainability solutions, including helping clients source renewable energy, investing in carbon avoidance projects, and implementing decarbonisation strategies. Consultants are vital contributors on the Power Markets team, the renewable energy consulting group within 3Degrees. This position conducts research and analysis to support the delivery of client work across Europe under the direction of senior‑level team members and the Manager, Europe. 3Degrees' consulting engagements focus on developing and implementing renewable energy and carbon reduction solutions for large organisations. Our work aims to reduce emissions of energy supplies, both electricity and thermal, and enable growing organisations to adopt these solutions within robust sustainability programmes. This is a full‑time position reporting to our Manager, Power Markets. We prefer a hybrid work arrangement for those near our Norway or Netherlands offices, but we are also open to hiring remotely in Italy, Spain, the UK, and Hungary. Please note: 3Degrees does not provide sponsorship and/or relocation assistance for non‑nationals in any of our roles. Therefore pre‑existing right‑to‑work status or full work visa for the locations listed above is a prerequisite in order to be considered for this position. 3Degrees does not provide relocation assistance for this position.

What You’ll Do

Our consultants help deliver high‑impact client projects across European and global markets by performing the following work:

• Conduct complex analyses by working with existing models or creating new custom models to meet client needs. Examples include financial and risk analyses for European power purchase agreements (PPAs), project‑specific forecast scenarios, energy market backcasts, corporate retail electricity procurement, and onsite solar feasibility studies.
• Lead the practical execution of integrating quarterly market forecast curves purchased from external suppliers into internal toolkits to ensure data setups are client‑ready.
• Maintain, update, and improve our regional market intelligence dashboards used to gather pricing and complex energy market data, converting technical datasets into highly polished Tableau visual representations.
• Conduct independent research using your ingenuity and curiosity to formulate appropriate solutions when faced with incomplete information.
• Delve into country‑level European energy market developments, standards documentation, regional regulatory proceedings, and changing policy landscapes.
• Look beyond basic number‑crunching to evaluate, synthesize, and explain the underlying market drivers behind how European energy markets are evolving.
• Actively support long‑term strategic efficiency goals by identifying manual workflows and helping automate processes to bring analysis directly into our Meridian platform.
• Implement standard error‑checking processes to maintain high‑quality project delivery.
• Autonomously manage your own day‑to‑day workload, accurately estimating delivery timelines to minimise back‑and‑forth revisions with managers.

Requirements

About You

You are someone who loves to analyse, research, and offer data‑driven solutions. You ask lots of questions, take a proactive approach to support the team, and have a knack for clearly communicating complex information. You are curious and look at all sides of a problem or challenge in order to make informed, practical recommendations. You pride yourself on your attention to detail, and your organisational skills help you create and execute efficient work plans that deliver a high level of support to serve our clients. Prior experience working on consulting projects for multinational corporations is essential, as is experience addressing renewable energy and climate change issues across European jurisdictions.

You have the following:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience supporting clients as part of a consulting team.
• Professional experience or strong familiarity with subject matter such as corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs), European Guarantees of Origin (GOs) and UK Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs), wholesale energy markets, retail electricity supply, green tariffs, greenhouse gas inventories, and carbon project solutions.
• Familiarity with major voluntary and corporate sustainability frameworks, including areas such as science‑based targets (SBTi), RE100, and supply chain decarbonisation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. nested formulas, pivot tables, conditional formatting, advanced filtering/sorting) and a strong background in managing large datasets.
• Proficiency using Tableau for professional data visualisation and analysis is required. VBA knowledge is a plus.
• Stellar researcher who can synthesize complex policy, economic, and technical information to logically structure findings.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, including experience making and delivering presentations to external corporate clients and internal stakeholders. Additional European language skills are a strong plus.
• Versatility and ability to be agile in a fast-moving environment that requires handling many different types of tasks for a variety of project types.
• Bachelor’s Degree in science, engineering, business, economics, or a related field is preferred, along with professional experience in an analytical role.

How We Define Success

Within 30 days

• You have a strong understanding of the quality of work and the level of research and analysis that is required for European engagements.
• You build an understanding of the breadth and depth of our corporate consulting services and demonstrate a solid client service mindset.
• You establish collaborative working relationships with European team members and gain familiarity with internal tools, project workflows, and models.

Within 90 days

• You can work independently on assigned streams, knowing when and where to seek information and regional resources.
• You support active project work by leading and crafting targeted analysis, drawing insights, and formulating structured client‑facing recommendations.
• You use the team’s internal tools and models confidently in standard applications and share key regional market insights with the team.

Within 6 months

• You are able to deliver high‑quality tasks tailored specifically to unique client needs and can slot easily into a variety of new or existing project types across Europe.
• You actively contribute to building and improving the team’s internal tools, European market methodologies, and models.
• You effectively prioritise tasks and manage small sub‑workstreams of larger projects, utilising strong time management and coordinating effectively with project managers.

Within 1 year

• Successfully lead the end‑to‑end execution of complex financial and risk analyses (e.g. European PPA forecasts, retail tariff assessments) for at least 3–5 major client engagements. This includes developing at least one new internal tool or significant enhancement to an existing Excel/Tableau model to improve team efficiency.
• Transition from supporting to owning the delivery of high‑impact client deliverables, demonstrated by leading the presentation of technical research and data‑driven recommendations to external stakeholders with minimal oversight from senior team members.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage workstreams independently by consistently meeting project milestones, proactively identifying project risks (such as data gaps or European regulatory shifts), and effectively collaborating across the team.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary package in line with the candidates’ experience, qualifications and industry standards, ensuring that your hard work and contributions are duly recognised and rewarded.

Benefits: Our global company offers a range of benefits that may vary depending on your country of residence. We offer all benefits required or customary in your country, as well as additional benefits including: flexible paid time off, a yearly wellness stipend and learning and development stipend. This role may be eligible for reimbursements such as broadband and mobile phone expenses. We have a company profit‑sharing scheme, along with other localised benefits tailored to your specific country.

Supplemental Pay: This position may be eligible to participate in discretionary bonus programmes based on personal, department and company goals.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Equity

3Degrees is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where different perspectives contribute to better solutions. 3Degrees welcomes people regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.