Consultant - Energy & Climate

Green Transition services concern the achievement of net zero emissions targets and low carbon transition in Europe and Asia. We provide decision-makers with evidence on impacts, advice on how policies are working and analysis of the likely effects of proposed policies. Our work is ‘subject matter heavy’, involving in-house experts including energy and environmental engineers, natural scientists, finance specialists, geographers, economists and related disciplines. Our services include: energy and climate programme management; evidence base and grant administration; support to clean energy investment funds; technical and cost/benefit analysis services; energy and climate policy dialogue; international technical cooperation, monitoring and evaluation services; energy efficiency auditing, and support for climate communications, including citizen engagement and climate diplomacy.

We are active in energy efficiency, industrial decarbonisation, low carbon technology deployment, renewable energy, sustainable finance, climate resilience and biodiversity. Our clients include national governments, the European Commission, development banks and the private sector, across our locations, which are UK, Belgium, India, Nepal, China and Canada.

For example, we are currently working on:

• Communication programmes for energy-related products.
• Ecodesign and labelling regulations for a wide range of energy-related products for European clients.
• Technical and economic analysis to underpin decarbonisation, energy efficiency and renewable incentives and policy initiatives.
• Implementing grant support programmes for small to large scale industrial decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects and studies.
• Implementing financial mechanisms to deploy innovative renewable energy and low carbon technologies at large scale
• Sustainability programmes in industry and commerce.
• Technical and economic analysis to underpin energy efficiency incentives.

We would like to add a Consultant to the Green Transition “Products” team, to contribute and expand all aspects of our work, particularly those related to use of materials in products. This recruitment is for a natural scientist (physics, chemistry, materials science) with >4 years’ post-graduate experience.

Responsibilities

To work as part of a multi-national, collaborative team of energy and climate consultants, engineers and economists, often taking leadership roles to:

• Manage energy and climate projects which feature high degrees of research (primary and secondary), analysis, policy, technical assistance, and modelling and impact assessments.
• Play a significant technical role in project teams and in guiding subcontractors, taking responsibility for meeting client needs within quality, time and cost constraints.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients.
• Promote the company at client meetings, events, networking groups and through social media channels by providing thought leadership content on pertinent topics.
• Maintain appropriate records / uphold quality assurance integrity.
• Support business development activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences (physics, chemistry, materials science)
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Expertise in analysing use of materials in products
• Experience winning and successfully delivering energy and climate consulting projects for public sector clients
• Project and proposal management experience
• Proven experience of professional report writing
• Knowledge of the applicable UK/EU energy and climate policy framework
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis capability
• Proven capability for processing, managing and presenting data.
• Proven high degree of determination to meet customers’ needs
• At least 4 years’ professional experience.

Preferred:

• Masters’ degree in natural sciences
• Application of product life cycle analysis work to solve client needs
• Ability to lead and work within multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary consulting teams spread across several countries and time zones.
• High proficiency in Excel, VBA and relevant online tools to optimise operational processes.

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

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About us:

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. 

Learn more about what we do and our commitment to inclusion.

The benefits of joining ICF:

Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well.

We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role.

To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support.

We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called ‘You Matter’, which awards points as a ‘thank you’ for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee.

ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits, which include:

• Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.
• Dental insurance and an online GP service.
• 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).
• Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution
• Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.
• Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.

London (GB80)