Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience. Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.

The Principal Consultant role is highly commercial combining analytical rigor, acute problem solving with skilled execution of deliverables. The individual will need to excel at nurturing client relationships and ensuring quality solutions that endeavour to exceed our client’s expectations. Candidates will need to demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

• Direct experience within the power & renewables industry or in a related consulting environment with demonstrated experience in project management
• Preferably with at least 5-8 years of working experience at a power and/or renewables focused consulting firm, IPP, power utility, development company, infrastructure fund, bank, or other such analytical or consulting role in the power & renewables industry
• A strong understanding of the power industry dynamics, EMEA power markets, power market fundamentals and price setting, core technologies (wind, solar, BESS, gas/flexible resource), business models and strategies
• Analytical skills including but not limited to
• Financial modelling
• Familiarity with power asset and/or market modelling (commercial)
• Proven experience of working in a team environment is essential
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Personal time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Project managemen