Principal Associate Consultant; mfd – Energy Strategy & Planning

Principal / Associate Consultant – Energy Strategy & Planning (m/f/d)

Role can be based across all our office locations in the UK.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of energy in the UK? Do you thrive on tackling complex energy system challenges and delivering impactful decarbonisation solutions? Are you ready to join a collaborative and forward‑thinking team during an exciting period of growth?

Join our Energy Strategy & Planning team as our new Principal / Associate Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

The Energy Strategy & Planning Team is at an exciting time in its journey. As the UK energy system decarbonisation agenda accelerates, the market for strategic energy advisory services is expanding rapidly. Our team is set to grow over the coming years to meet this demand, offering talented professionals the chance to shape the future of energy in the UK.

As a Principal or Associate Consultant you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex energy strategy and planning projects with a focus on UK power systems and the integration of storage and flexibility solutions. You will act as Project Manager on large or strategically important projects requiring minimal support and will contribute to the team's business plan and growth.

• Technical Advisory Skills – Apply knowledge to energy system planning integrated solutions and policy. Facilitate stakeholder engagement with authorities and industry partners.
• Project Delivery – Manage large complex projects including execution plans, programming, budgets and resource plans. Promote digital transformation and share lessons learned post‑project.
• Sales and Business Development – Coordinate bids, drive efficient responses and fee planning, lead sales activities in strategic areas, network with clients to inform strategies and represent the team at key events and conferences.
• Team Management and Development – Support junior team members' wellbeing and career progression; lead team management, solutions and independent coordination of projects, bids, sales activities and team resourcing to balance workloads.
• Communication – Design and facilitate productive workshops, confidently present work and clearly communicate with clients, responding effectively to questions.

• Proven expertise in energy system planning including integrated systems, flexibility, storage, electrification, commercial models and policy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver complex projects including project planning, budgeting and resource management with minimal support.
• Confident communicator able to present work to clients, facilitate stakeholder engagement and design high‑quality client outputs (reports, presentations, digital communication).
• Experience supporting team development and management, including mentoring junior colleagues and coordinating team activities.
• Desirable – Strong technical skills in energy systems modelling, techno‑economic analysis and optimisation with experience applying digital tools such as GIS/mapping and data analytics.

• This role offers the opportunity to shape Ramboll's UK energy systems advisory offer and contribute to high‑impact projects across the energy transition.
• Ramboll offers a range of support programmes for personal and professional development and the potential for further progression within the team and company.
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles.
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are.
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients and projects.
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company.
• Flexible work environment – this role can also be a part‑time role (min. 60%).
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions.
• Private medical cover and life assurance.

Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll's supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Deadline: 15/12/2025

Contact:
Dr Margaret Tingey, Associate Energy Strategy and Planning (Mags Tingey) – email and phone details.

Remote Work:
No

Employment Type:

Full-time