Consultant – Energy Economics and Utilities

Consultant – Energy Economics and Utilities

Full-Time No working from home possible
Hoare Lea
Job Locations London, Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth, Leeds, or Birmingham About the Role We are looking for a Consultant with initial experience in utilities and economics to join our Advisory & Advocacy (A&A) team. From day one, you’ll work across Grid Services, Utility Strategy, and Energy Economics, gaining exposure to how infrastructure is planned, secured, and delivered on major developments. You won’t just support design; you’ll be part of the thinking behind it. Responsibilities * Work hand‑in‑hand with engineers and designers to plan grid connections, utility diversions, and infrastructure for large‑scale projects. * Support clients in securing timely, cost‑effective, future‑proof connections through risk assessment and negotiation of favourable terms. * Analyze energy market, carbon, and capacity data to influence investment decisions and shape strategies that make projects viable. * Collaborate with the Societal Insights team to ensure community engagement and positive social impact. * Contribute to the transformation of the UK to an all‑electric nation by developing innovative strategies to obtain grid capacity where traditional approaches may fail. Qualifications * 2:1 degree or above in a relevant subject. * Strong analytical thinking and an appetite for solving complex problems. * Proactive, adaptable, and resilient when navigating evolving project requirements. * Enthusiastic about decarbonisation, infrastructure delivery, and low‑carbon energy transition. * Experience or exposure in utilities, related infrastructure fields, grid codes, and connection processes preferred. * Familiarity with 2D/3D AutoCAD, Revit, or other relevant modelling software is an advantage. * Self‑starter, comfortable challenging the status quo, and willing to explore innovative utility solutions. * Ready to work across Energy Economics and Utility Infrastructure to deliver flexible new connections. Benefits We offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service). Flexible and hybrid working is also available. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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