Senior Consultant Engineer in City of London

Join to apply for the Senior Consultant Engineer role at Equans UK & Ireland. This hybrid, permanent, full‑time position is based in Central London. The offered salary ranges from £45,000 to £65,000, with a company vehicle or allowance and a comprehensive benefits package. Travel is required.

Overview

The Energy and Carbon Solutions (ECS) consulting division develops and implements net‑zero strategies for a diverse portfolio of clients, including manufacturing, transportation, public sector and corporate entities. ECS engineers create attractive, turnkey solutions enabling Equans to deliver end‑to‑end net‑zero projects.

Accountabilities

• Support effective team and project management, including timelines, costs, profitability and client satisfaction.
• Deliver technical reports and energy audits as part of solution development.
• Build client relationships to maintain a strong, repeatable pipeline.
• Assist in training new ECS starters.
• Ensure compliance with Equans governance processes.
• Provide industry thought leadership and represent ECS at industry events.

Operations and Solutions Achievement

• Undertake energy audit activities, development, engineering, and conceptual design of energy projects.
• Develop complex numerical models of engineering and commercial feasibility.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance processes, including peer and management review.
• Communicate with stakeholders to brief on submissions as they progress.
• Support profitability and revenue targets through proactive time management and efficient delivery.
• Articulate key risks and benefits to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with commercial and finance teams to create profitable outcomes.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise and support to projects handed to divisional teams.

Sales Achievement

• Maintain current knowledge of Equans, industry, client, sector, and competitor trends.
• Provide thought leadership on behalf of Equans and represent the company at events.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to research and analyze prospective opportunities, markets, and propositions.
• Support development of collateral, case studies, and sales materials.
• Participate in marketing campaigns and events.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• 5% annual bonus
• Private health
• Life cover equivalent to 2× annual salary
• Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications and personalized support programmes
• Employee referral rewards scheme
• Access to internal employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app

Qualifications or Required Experience

• Technical knowledge of implementing energy solutions and engineering services across buildings, commercial, industrial, and manufacturing sectors.
• Energy‑related engineering or applied science degree.
• Demonstrated technical and commercial modelling depth in two or more disciplines: decarbonisation of heat, renewable energy, energy management and retrofit, industrial energy management, energy‑driven BMS, controls and analytics, net‑zero carbon programme delivery, district heating, energy & carbon data analytics.
• Confident and articulate in presenting technical and commercial cases to senior stakeholders.
• Experience presenting to organisations in oral and written form, conveying complex technical issues and solutions clearly.
• Problem‑resolution and critical‑thinking skills.
• Capacity to mobilise and engage people, build and leverage networks.
• Experience in multi‑disciplinary teams and matrix management on major projects and programmes.
• Excellent understanding of the energy, climate change, and sustainability sector.
• Strong organisational and project‑management skills to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Self‑motivated, resourceful, able to succeed with minimal direction.
• Passion for accelerating the net‑zero agenda.

Desirable

• Masters degree in energy‑related engineering.
• Experience and interest in contributing to sales proposals and marketing plans.
• Track record of successfully implementing product or service innovation.
• Chartered Energy Engineer/Manager or on track, with knowledge of regulatory environments (CCA, GRI, CDP, SBTi, CCL, ESOS, UK ETS, SECR, etc.).

Company

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees in more than 50 countries. In the UK & Ireland, Equans provides technical, FM, regeneration and energy services, specializing in smart buildings, green mobility, district and embedded energy, and decentralised renewables.

Next Steps

To apply, click below to register, apply, and track your progress. Our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. Equans supports positive action to address under‑representation in senior management. We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. Applicants who do not meet all technical requirements will still be considered if their transferable skills demonstrate they can deliver the role. At Equans we are committed to a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We value a diverse workforce and provide support through various employee networks, including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, Women Together, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.