Management Consultant – Industry Consulting, Energy, Chemicals, Natural resources

Role: Management Consultant – Industry Consulting, Energy, Chemicals, Natural resources

Location: London

Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

Career Level: Consultant

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skills and next‑generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

As a team

In the UK, Accenture partners with leading Energy/Chemicals/Natural resources firms. As companies balance the traditional role of providing the world with secure, affordable energy with the transition to low‑carbon solutions, they are rethinking their business and operational models. This includes optimising the management of upstream and downstream assets, integrating AI into operations, and driving sustainability in a cost‑effective manner that positions them for future success. Accenture’s unique position, at the intersection of business and technology, means that our clients are turning to us for help with their most important business and technology challenges.

There will never be a typical day at Accenture, but that’s why people love it here. Here are just a few typical responsibilities:

• Working alongside our clients, supporting delivery of consulting engagements to address their biggest challenges.
• Driving lasting and distinctive outcomes/value in fields such as:
• Value case and value management
• Operating model design and transformation
• Cost & productivity improvement
• Net zero transition
• Analytics and big data
• Technology & business transformation
• AI strategy/delivery
• Risk & Regulatory compliance
• Solving sophisticated/ambiguous business, change and technology problems, bringing analysis and structure to projects
• Developing and managing high performing multidisciplinary Consulting teams - leading by example, actively mentoring others and contributing to performance management activities
• Acting, and taking decisions with little management oversight
• Building, developing and sustaining trusted client relationships
• Driving/Supporting business development and sales.
• Supporting offering development within the Energy, Chemicals, Natural Resources Practice & playing a role in driving the growth agenda for clients
• Leading/Supporting the creation of thought leadership assets to help drive improved market presence in external forums
• Prioritising diversity & inclusion across teams

We are looking for experience in the following areas

• 3-6+ Years experience in the energy industry, either through direct industry roles or within a consulting capacity
• Understanding and passion about Energy/CNR industry trends and business models
• Understanding of the Energy/CNR value chain (e.g. Upstream, Downstream, Integrated Gas, Mining)
• Familiarity with recognized consulting frameworks and techniques – for example research, quantitative/qualitative analysis, structured problem solving, design thinking, executive communication, project management
• Track record of building and sustaining relationships with clients
• An appreciation of how technology can contribute to solving clients’ business problems
• Experience operating as the bridge between business and technology
• Familiarity with some of the core technology platforms used in the industry
• Ability to multi-task and engage on different projects and activities concurrently in challenging and often ambiguous circumstances
• Presentation, oral and written communication skills

Set yourself apart

• Proven success in co‑creating in a team-oriented environment
• Proven track record of working creatively and analytically to solve complex problems
• Desire to work in a dynamic environment and constantly evolving industry
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Specialised knowledge/experience in a particular area of the value chain – e.g. Subsurface/Wells; Production and Operations; Lubricants; Mobility retail; Mining; Refining; Chemicals; Manufacturing
• Strong Project management skills

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first‑class services we are known for.