Senior Energy Consultant

Job Summary: Based at Kiwa Energy in our Cheltenham office, you will assist the Energy Consultancy Team through technical based projects across a range of energy vectors; this includes from conception, tender, project management, delivery and completion. This role will support the continued growth of the business development activities and fee earning work. You will be a knowledgeable team player, engaged with the overall Kiwa Energy mission of becoming a world class service/consultancy to our clients. About the role: Contribute to winning and delivering technical project work and services, by conducting:

• Commercial tendering activities with detailed technical input
• Literature reviews
• Desk Studies
• Physical experimentation and test work
• Analysis of results and test data from multiple sources
• Need to be highly numerate, and a practical self-starter
• Technical report writing
• Delivering technical, economic reports and / or presentations to a variety of clients and organisations and public bodies

This will include:

• Design and implementation of project strategy
• Developing analyses and recommendations for action, working closely with clients, colleagues and partners
• Taking responsibility for individual work packages utilising team resources as necessary
• Project Management to time, budget, and scope
• Client communication, internal and external technical relationship building
• Tender writing
• Maintenance of expert knowledge through peer review, attendance at relevant conferences and technical network events
• Supporting the growth of the technical business

Do you have what it takes?:

• Graduate in Chemical, Electrical Engineering or other appropriate discipline
• Ability to translate energy related concepts into clear, concise reports to help resolve client queries
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities for relevant project portfolio
• Expertise and/ or knowledge in gas / energy related industries, including relevant regulatory requirements and international standards,
• Health & Safety requirements and best practice awareness
• Flexibility to travel both in the UK and internationally when required, with reasonable notice
• Full UK Driving License

Desirable, but non-essential:

• Noticeable interest in the decarbonisation, renewables agenda/markets
• Understanding of the evolving Hydrogen economy
• Professional memberships, working towards or holding Chartered status
• Experience of consultancy work
• Commercial and sales expertise
• Some experience of working in TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) industries in a development capacity

What can you expect from us in return?:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• up to £45,000 per annum
• 37.5 hours a week, Mon-Fri
• Hybrid Working
• Family Leave - generous enhanced maternity/adoption/shared parental leave - first 6 months full pay maternity/adoption and shared parental leave & 2 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Holiday Buying Scheme
• Welcome pack
• Salary Reviews
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)
• EAP - Free, independent Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential information, support, advice and counselling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers

Why work at Kiwa? We achieve results. Our values run through our business; ‘We ARE Kiwa’, Ambitious, Reliable and Engaged. That is how we interact not only with our colleagues and customers, but everyone we meet. We embrace the personal development of all our colleagues, we will encourage you to be ambitious, explore new ideas and help make our world a safer, more sustainable place. You will work within an organization that is very dynamic and in which you have all the space to maximally develop yourself.
Kiwa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We fully take advantage of the flexibility we have to hire Kiwan’s from around the world and from any background. We give our team a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation so they can do their best work and live happy lives. Inclusivity and equality are important to us, and we don’t tolerate behaviours that don’t follow these values.
Are you interested in the Senior Energy Consultant position and feel this role will suit you? Please do not hesitate to apply today!
If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Recruitment Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.