Managing Consultant - E&U - Electricity Networks

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists with deep expertise in energy and utilities.

We are looking for experienced consultants with a proven track record delivering in regulated utilities who can lead multi-skilled teams with experience of working with UK energy infrastructure. The ideal candidate would have real-world experience of energy networks and preferably be able to show an understanding of energy price controls and the RIIO framework, and how the management of the physical assets supports customer, regulator and sector objectives.

What we’re looking for:

• Energy infrastructure planning (transmission and/or distribution) in a rapidly evolving landscape
• The operation of energy networks in delivering consumer, regulator and shareholder priorities
• The production of asset strategies, policies, plans and standards, and an understanding of how these influence or impact business outcomes

We’re looking to recruit and support curious asset management experts who can analyse complex problems and lead teams to deliver class-leading solutions. Successful candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Self-motivation and ability to manage their own workload effectively
• Leadership skills to build project teams and deliver multi-disciplinary projects
• Creative and open-minded, enjoying learning and trying new ways of doing things
• Strong communication, presentation creation, delivery and document writing skills

Qualifications:

• Track record of selling and delivering professional consulting services, including building and expanding client relationships across senior stakeholder groups.
• Technical understanding of one or more of the following areas:
• Electricity or gas network asset planning or operation (transmission and/or distribution)
• The evolving energy landscape including National Energy System Operation (NESO), Distribution System Operation (DSO), Net Zero drivers and regulatory incentives
• Innovation in technology and/or process
• Asset strategy and linkages to holistic decision-making
• Programme delivery (high volume activities or major projects)
• Asset health, utilisation, risk and resilience
• Demonstrated ability to translate client challenges into structured requirements from identification of need through to execution, adoption and benefits realisation
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced and complex environments, with a strong focus on delivery assurance, governance and stakeholder management
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills, with the ability to steer senior-level client conversations and drive consensus
• Passionate about the opportunities and challenges in the energy sector. Delivery oriented and thrives in a team with a high focus on results, helping clients solve challenging strategic issues
• A drive to be abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging market trends and technical solutions

We would also expect you to have:

• Strong leadership skills, demonstrating the capacity to lead substantial multidisciplinary and/or economic projects or elements thereof
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Relationship building and influencing skills

Additional information:

Life At PA encompasses our peoples’ experience at PA. It is about enriching peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique growth opportunities and purpose-led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, supports our communities, and delivers insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We focus on a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people.

Check out some of our extensive benefits:

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
• Generous company pension scheme
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
• Annual performance-based bonus
• PA share ownership
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Hybrid Working – Our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on client site.

Adjustments or accommodations – Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com