Energy Strategy Advisory Consultant / Senior Consultant

📝 FULL-TIME

Local Unit & Position Description

Do you want to be involved and make a difference in the realization of the energy transition? Do you want to support our customers develop and deliver successful strategies as part of the journey to a green, smart and flexible energy system? Then you may find the role as an Energy Strategy Advisory Consultant / Senior Consultant (ESA) in DNV to be a great next step in your career.

ABOUT ENERGY STRATEGY ADVISORY (ESA)

ESA combines deep expertise of renewable energy technologies, gas and electricity networks, energy markets, and business models to advise stakeholders in the energy transition. Our clients span the full energy value chain and include manufacturers, utilities, investors, regulators and governments. Our services involve techno-economic assessment, research and innovation, strategy and management consulting, as well as policy and regulatory advice. Our overall objective is to help the energy sector to develop viable and economic solutions to support the transition to a smart, flexible energy system as part of the route to Net Zero.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

GB’s gas and electricity networks face a tremendous challenge to deliver the network investments required to enable decarbonisation of heat, and connect large quantities of renewable energy production capacity at record pace. Against this background, the Future System Operator (FSO) will arrive in 2024 as a new entity in the energy sector, tasked with co-optimising gas and electricity network infrastructure planning and delivery. Our energy networks are pivotal to delivering the energy transition at the scale and pace required to realise Net Zero 2050, and to fulfil their role, they will need to overcome unprecedented techno-economic challenges under high policy and regulatory uncertainty.

DNV’s Energy Strategy Advisory (ESA) team operates at the heart of this challenge, supporting clients across the energy supply chain. We are looking for an Energy Strategy Advisory Consultant / Senior Consultant to support this fast-growing and vital advisory space.

This role will focus on techno-economic, strategic and regulatory advice to GB Energy Networks, such as National Grid ESO, National Gas, TOs, DNOs and GDNs, but also networks in other jurisdictions. You will help our customers understand and overcome strategic and regulatory challenges, assess the technical and commercial viability of innovative technologies/solutions and business models, and manage the risks around investment propositions. Specific topics would include, among others, digitalisation, “whole systems” network/system operation, DNO-to-DSO, flexibility mechanisms, renewables integration, and enabling hydrogen.

You will be responsible for the acquisition, execution and management of projects as well as building and managing client relationships. The primary market is UK & Ireland, but the successful candidate is encouraged to actively collaborate with other regions to (1) develop and deliver opportunities further afield and (2) engage DNV subject matter experts to support the delivery of UK&I projects.

The overall purpose of the job is to help DNV safeguard life, property and the environment and achieve our company vision: To be a trusted voice to tackle global transformations.

ROLE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Consultant in ESA your responsibilities will relate to two types of activities:

Consultancy:
Advise our clients in our projects about whole energy system network planning, network design, system operation, digitalisation, strategy and economic regulation.
Take a leading role as an expert on the changing role of energy networks in delivering the energy transition.
Carry out quantitative and qualitative analyses for your projects.
Take a role as a workstream or project manager.
Deliver client workshops: support our customers to define their energy transition strategy.
Develop new services based on our customer needs.
Be knowledgeable about relevant industry developments, regulation and guidelines.
Write high quality reports and presentations to a publishable standard for our customers.
Work together with colleagues and experts both within and outside our region.
Business development:
Grow your own network to connect with potential clients.
Build strong relationship with existing and new customers.
Represent DNV at events to showcase our services and capabilities.
Identify market opportunities and develop our services based on these market needs.
Organize customer meetings and workshops.
Prepare high quality proposals addressing the needs of our customers.

Position Qualifications

Key Requirements:

An Academic degree in a relevant discipline.
Prior experience advising energy networks on investment planning, network design, digitalisation, regulation or strategy matters – or prior experience working at a network business in a relevant role (e.g. Network modeller, system operation, SCADA Engineer, data architect).
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English. Other languages will be considered a plus.

In addition, experience or a high willingness to familiarize yourself with one of the following topics would be an advantage:

Energy supply processes such as system operation, smart grid protocols, substation automation (IEC 61850) or communication technology for utilities,
Common Information Model (IEC 61970, 61968, 62325), a standardized data model for energy suppliers,
Knowledge of IT and OT systems and operation of an energy system,
Knowledge of data management processes or requirements,
Practical know-how in the field of data analytics.

Key competencies, skills and personal attributes:

A curious mindset and a “can-do” attitude, with a willingness to embrace uncertainty.
Strong skills and capabilities to act as a consultant, and ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders at network businesses.
An established and growing network of relevant customers and industry contacts.
Ability to work individually as well as in a team.
Understanding of the technical consequences of a business decision as well as the business consequences of a technical decision.
Ability to handle complex (technical) problems and be able to deal with multiple parties with conflicting interests.

WHAT WE OFFER

A career in DNV is not just a job. It is an extraordinary opportunity to develop and enrich your life and make more of a global impact than you ever believed possible. Discover more here: https://www.dnv.com/careers/why-dnvgl.html

BE CHALLENGED

We have an enviable client list – we work with the biggest names out there. Our position enables us to lead the development in many industries. Whether we work with renowned companies, innovative startups or joint industry projects, you will get a chance to utilize your expertise together with specialists from a wide range of disciplines. It will all broaden your view and deepen your skills.

LEARN AND GROW

Our knowledge-based and digitally focused organisation will help you learn and grow. Be assured that it is not just something we talk about. Every year we invest 5% of our revenue on research, innovation and development. We also invest strongly in competence development and progression for our people. From on the job learning to joining networks, receiving coaching and participating in training programs, we help to support you progress.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Joining us is an opportunity to make the world a better place. Employees in DNV feel strongly about the company’s Purpose to "safeguard life, property and the environment”. This is our reason for being since our foundation in 1864. Our Vision to be “a trusted voice to tackle global transformations”, gives our people direction and expresses what we would like to accomplish in the long term.

BE INSPIRED AND ENRICHED

You will be part of a culture that embrace the values of caring, daring and sharing. These are the three core values that shape our performance; We care for each other, our customers, our planet, and we take care of ourselves. We dare to explore, to experiment, to be different, and to be courageous, curious, and creative. We share our experience and knowledge. We collaborate with each other and our customers. We support social, sport and team building activities. As a result, we continue to thrive, grow and develop.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Our benefits package is specifically designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being:

Fantastic career progression opportunities, with the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.
Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options
Wellbeing benefits: (inc Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices.
Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £500)
Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping

Company & Business Area Description

DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!