Principal Consultant

Company Description

Gemserv is an expert provider of professional services. We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors including energy, low carbon, the public sector and health to tackle today’s social and environmental challenges. Established in 2002, the business provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance.  We also have extensive and award winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are a B Corp, IIP Gold accredited and a Financial Times Leading Management Consultancy for 2021 and 2022. Our purpose is to make things that matter work better for everyone.      

The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions.

At Gemserv no two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value. We also offer an attractive package of benefits in addition to highly competitive salaries including bonus scheme, pension and healthcare, season ticket loans, discounted gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme and more.

Job Description

Location: Hybrid: Remote, London & Birmingham Office

Do you want to make a difference in navigating the energy transition? 

Are you an experienced consultant who is looking for more responsibility, less politics, and an opportunity to network with clients and develop new opportunities?  

Would you like to work for a company that embraces flexible working and in a team that gives you autonomy and is fully engaged in your professional development? 

If so, we’d like to hear from you. Gemserv is ambitious and is growing. We’re different because we’re part of the energy industry, yet we’re still independent, influential, and respected. We’re a small firm but also part of Talan: a major International IT company that can deliver IT solutions that are needed by our clients.  

We’re searching for experienced consultants who can help us win new business and deliver value for our clients.   

The Role

As a Principal Consultant in Energy, you will provide, expertise and high-quality delivery across an exciting breadth of consultancy assignments. You will also build and manage client and stakeholder relationships and be able to spot opportunities to help our clients. You will also be able to share your thoughts and ideas in white papers, articles, and blogs, working alongside our marketing team to deliver our messages effectively.  

You must have UK Energy industry, or directly relevant, consulting experience, self-starting management skills, and experience in managing projects with an Energy focus. If you are passionate about the Energy transition and interested in how the markets are regulated and the future challenges that face them, then this role could be for you.  As much as we value your experience and network in the energy industry, we also care about your ability to manage ambiguity, get up to speed on new challenges, and join the dots. 

We are a friendly and supportive team. However, don’t expect to be micromanaged. We are all professionals, proud to act in our clients’ interests and keen to support the wider company’s growth.  

Responsibilities

This is a diverse and exciting consulting role, in which you will apply your expertise to diagnose clients’ problems deliver workable and practical solutions, and develop opportunities as we look to shape the market to meet the challenge of the Energy transition, including. 

Diagnosis – Understanding and developing solutions to our clients’ problems. 

• Applying knowledge - Applying UK Energy (electricity/renewables/gas) industry knowledge around smart metering, code governance, market design, and Energy Supplier management to a range of assignments 

• Understanding current issues - Providing market assurance and compliance services 

Delivery – Delivering practical and workable solutions. 

• Leading delivery - Leading multiple projects or workstreams for a variety of Energy projects.  

• Managing resources - Operating and delivering within budget and timescale parameters, applying dependable consulting and project management methodologies. 

Development – Helping clients navigate the energy transition. 

• Networking - Networking and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders in the Energy industry and associated sectors - strengthening your own position as a reliable and well-informed expert.  

• Positioning – Through analysing and interpreting information, provide thought leadership and consultation responses that position Gemserv or its clients at the centre of the drive towards Net zero, demand flexibility, and future markets. 

• Landing – taking a good conversation to the next level, shaping and landing the opportunity. 

• Tendering - Contributing confidently towards Gemserv's business development activities e.g. through drafting tender responses, engaging stakeholders, and developing additional services. 

Competative salary plus bonus and excellent benefits package

Qualifications

Requirements

Energy Sector Experience 

Sound knowledge of the Energy sector which can include one or more of the following as examples.  

• Markets - market structures, policy, regulations, and arrangements. 

• Digital Energy  - smart metering, flexibility products and services, energy data, preferably with a level of technical understanding.  

• Regulation – Understanding how regulation is evolving, an appreciation of current regulations, codes, and standards to compliance, assurance, and/or audit activities; and 

• Net zero - energy industry developments towards Net Zero, particularly in relation to Flexible markets, new fuel sources and their applications, and low carbon technologies. 

Consulting experience 

With a passion to develop Gemserv’s capability in this area. 

• Consulting delivery - demonstrable track record in delivering consulting projects or an aptitude and a passion to learn and to develop your skills in this area. 

• Consulting development - experience building and managing client and stakeholder relationships, including key internal and external stakeholders. 

Skills and Qualities 

• Being organised - organisational and planning skills with an attention to detail in client-facing, high-pressure environments with commercially driven deadlines.  

• Comfortable with ambiguity and adapting your style – Managing and adapting to new and evolving client problems and stakeholder interests. 

• Communicating well-written and verbal communication skills, with a willingness to use a broad range of tools to engage stakeholders (including relevant Social Media channels, e.g., LinkedIn).  

• Keeping your promises - Level-headed nature in delivering on time, as well as managing expectations amongst stakeholders in senior management positions (internal and external). Ability to anticipate and address problems at an early stage. 

• Spotting opportunities - Ability to analyse opportunities, risks & issues. Commercial awareness including proposing & qualifying business opportunities, identifying and managing risks to project delivery and appreciating the value of high-quality delivery. 

• Being flexible and open to self-development - Flexibility and adaptability to regularly react and reprioritise in the face of changing demands, and to respect your role in continuous improvement.  

Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems.

Additional Information

WHAT WE OFFER
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Profit related Bonus (discretionary)
Reward and recognition schemes
Flexible working
Private Bupa healthcare
Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary)
Matched pension contributions
Season Ticket Loan
Cycle to work scheme
Buy and Sell annual leave
Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts
Corporate gym rates
Employee Assistance Programme
Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly Gembar