We're looking for a Principal Consultant – Energy Transition & Markets to join our team in London, United Kingdom, in a remote working mode with significant client travel. This is a practitioner-led, commercially accountable role focused on strategic engagement within the UK energy sector. You will leverage strong expertise across Renewables, Utilities, Power & Gas Markets, and Energy Trading & Risk Management to connect complex business challenges with EPAM’s digital engineering capabilities. Acting as a trusted adviser, you will drive new relationships, deepen existing ones, and transform transactional engagements into long-term strategic partnerships.ResponsibilitiesLeverage an active network of senior contacts within UK energy operators, utilities, trading houses and retailers to accelerate pipeline developmentNavigate complex client organisations to identify decision-makers, budget holders and internal influencersPosition EPAM as a trusted strategic partner rather than a vendor within new and existing accountsProvide consultancy across one or more focus areas: renewables integration, grid modernisation, ETRM platform optimisation, or market operationsLead discovery sessions and “Art of the Possible” workshops to translate client pain points into digital solutionsRepresent EPAM at major industry events and forums including CERAWeek, ADIPEC, Energy UK and Utility WeekCollaborate with solution architects and delivery teams to craft competitive proposalsOriginate and qualify new business opportunities while expanding revenue within established accountsBuild and maintain a sales pipeline aligned to revenue targets and multi-quarter visibilityDrive EPAM’s footprint expansion from IT services into core business-critical functionsRequirements12+ years of experience in the energy sector, preferably including consulting or advisory rolesDeep expertise in at least one area: renewables, utilities/networks, energy trading and risk management, or power and gas marketsProven network of director or VP-level contacts across UK energy operators, utilities, trading firms or energy retailersBackground in a major consultancy or specialised energy advisory firm highly desirableBachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, computer science or business; MBA or relevant master’s preferredStrong digital fluency, including knowledge of AI-driven optimisation, cloud-based platforms, digital twin technology and data solutionsCommercial acumen with ability to own a revenue target and drive account growthNice to haveExperience leading board-level workshops and shaping large digital transformation programmesFamiliarity with UK energy regulation and compliance frameworks such as Ofgem and RIIOWe offerEPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness coverPrivate medical insurance and dental careEmployee Assistance ProgramCompetitive group pension planCyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loansVarious perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social eventsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and coursesIf otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus programIf otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program #J-18808-Ljbffr
