Junior Consultant - Industrial Green Transition

Please note: This role is based in Scotland and does not offer visa sponsorship.

ICF helps its clients to consider the impacts of policy choices on the environment, climate, society, health and the economy. We offer research, analysis and programme management services to policymakers in the UK Government, European Commission and national governments around Europe. We provide decision-makers with evidence on impacts, advice on how policies are working and analysis of the likely effects of proposed policies. Our work involves technical analysis and modelling, including substantial, repeated service work under UK and EC programmes. Our Energy and Climate team works extensively on improving energy efficiency and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions at national and international level. Our experts work at the intersection of policy and practice, helping government and commercial clients worldwide devise effective energy and climate strategies and deliver implementation programmes.

For example, we are currently working on:

• Conducting technical on-site audits at industrial and commercial facilities.
• Implementing grant support programmes for small to large scale industrial decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects and studies.
• Ecodesign and labelling regulations for a wide range of energy-using products.
• Implementing financial mechanisms to deploy innovative renewable energy and low carbon technologies at large scale.
• Scope 1, 2 and 3 emission reporting and climate risk assessment for commercial clients.
• Technical and economic analysis to underpin decarbonisation, energy efficiency and renewable incentives and policy initiatives.

We would like to add a Junior Consultant to the Green Transition ‘Industrial’ team, to contribute and expand all aspects of our work. This recruitment is for recent graduates with at least one year of post-graduate experience.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-national, collaborative team of energy and climate consultants, engineers and economists.
• Travel required to carry out technical audits on-site across various sites in the UK.
• Carry out allocated day-to-day task management of one or more projects, reporting to relevant Project Managers and Contract Directors.
• Provide in-depth technical support on research, analysis, technical assistance and evaluation of projects relevant to decarbonisation, energy efficiency and renewable.
• Conduct on-site audits at industrial and commercial facilities to assess participant compliance with programme requirements.
• Engage with stakeholders through both quantitative and qualitative survey and technical-economic analysis tasks.
• Engage with grant programme participants to assess, monitor and report on their development progress.
• Prepare key written outputs, such as contractual reports, methodological concepts and frameworks, visionary papers, analytical/evaluative pieces and other pivotal documents for clients.
• Support preparation of presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Maintain appropriate records / uphold quality assurance integrity.
• Support business development activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Valid UK driver’s license required.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Understanding of decarbonisation, energy efficiency technologies and their commercial deployment in industrial applications.
• Experience of broader decarbonisation, energy efficiency and environmental impacts / circular economy.
• Understanding of climate policy issues, including climate change mitigation measures.
• Strong quantitative analysis capability.
• Proven high degree of determination to meet customers’ needs.
• At least one year of post-graduate professional experience.
• Strong VBA programming skills in Excel or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Masters’ degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Good understanding of CHPs and heat generation technologies (e.g. boilers, heat pump, biomass boiler, biogas production for heat, ground source heat pump, solar thermal, etc.)
• Involvement with decarbonisation solutions, CCUS, hydrogen application and/or smart grid solutions (e.g. decentralised energy network system, storage technologies, demand-side response, integration of renewable technologies and zero emission vehicles) and their commercial deployment would be a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrated capability for handling, processing and presenting complex data.
• Understanding of the UK/EU energy efficiency / renewable energy policy framework.

About us:

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

The benefits of joining ICF:

Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role. To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support. We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called ‘You Matter’, which awards points as a ‘thank you’ for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee. ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits, which include:

• Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.
• Dental insurance and an online GP service.
• 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).
• Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution.
• Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.
• Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.