Senior Consultant - Strategy

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

None

Our Guidehouse Energy Providers practice is collaborating with leaders in energy and utility clients to successfully navigate the energy transition, to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. In a rapidly changing landscape where utilities and energy companies are transitioning to a cleaner fuel supply, increased reliability, and improved resilience, we turn vision into action.

We lead and de-risk implementing new business models and technologies that are leading the way to a more sustainable future. We are thinking in integrated systems and work across value chains when creating broader decarbonization strategies and driving forward solutions like smart grids, demand response/flexibility, green gases and hydrogen, renewable power/PPAs, CCUS and the related infrastructure.

To consistently bring highest value to our clients, we work in a uniquely collaborative model integrating insights from our industry, sustainability, and policy and regulation teams.

Supporting our clients on their energy transition is dependent upon our ability to bring together a wide range of capabilities and skills. We are looking to hire exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and experiences with a passion for making the energy transition a reality. It is important to us that all employees uphold Guidehouse’s values of respect, integrity, innovation, stewardship, and excellence and are supportive of our culture of inclusion & diversity.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Consultant at Guidehouse you will be working in a team advising our clients on how they can best navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with the energy transition.

• Projects may cover topics such as, decarbonisation pathways for transport, industry and heat, electricity network innovation, flexibility markets, net-zero business model opportunities, regional whole system solutions across electricity and gas, network asset management, and offshore grid development.
• Perform industry research, engage internal and external stakeholders, prepare client deliverables, and present findings to your project team and clients.
• Synthesise data into clear analyses and provide fact-based recommendations and solutions for drafting summary reports and presentations.
• Support the development of plans to implement the recommendations and solutions proposed.
• Support the development of client proposals and other business development activities.

You Are

• A team-player who demonstrates the willingness and ability to work effectively in diverse teams collaborating with colleagues at all levels.
• A critical thinker with a strong eye for detail and creative in problem solving.
• Able to show a working knowledge of data collection, organisational and analytical skills.
• Able to work on multiple projects and show a good understanding of the project objectives and client expectations.
• A strong communicator with excellent written and presentation skills.
• Passionate about the energy transition, innovation, and personal development.

What You Will Need:

• Business or Engineering School (Cat A, HEC, ESSEC, ESCP, INSEAD, X, CentraleSupelec, Mines) or International University degree with a focus on (energy) economics, (energy) business management, engineering, science, or equivalent experience
• Preferred first knowledge of power or gas supply systems, grid integration of decentralised sources, digitalisation of the energy sector and/or power markets
• 3-5 years of working experience in related fields.
• A strong curiosity, and/or experience, in a relevant industry topic such as: power systems, renewable energy integration, flexibility markets, electricity transmission & distribution planning and operations, sustainability, and/or advanced energy technologies.
• Experienced with Microsoft products, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with other analytics tools a plus.
• Right to work in France (e.g. French passport, EU national, valid work permit)
• Fluent in French language (written and spoken).
• Fluent English language (written and spoken).
• Flexibility to work with Guidehouse colleagues and/or client teams in Guidehouse Paris office, and other France locations as needed.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Relevant Master’s degree (e.g., engineering, energy, economics, mathematics, physical sciences, etc.)

• Willingness to travel internationally.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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