Wood Mackenzie Ltd
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world's most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.Now, with the world's energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That's why we've redefined what's possible with Intelligence Connected.By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence - whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.Wood Mackenzie Intelligence Connected Wood Mackenzie Values Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Lead Analyst to join our cyber security team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years cyber security experience and 3+ years in cloud security and/or application security. The candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of protecting enterprise environments against evolving cyber threats. This role requires a technically proficient lead analyst who can lead security initiatives and ensure our cloud and application infrastructure maintains the highest security standards, whilst maintaining business partnerships across the group. Key Responsibilities Monitor and analyze security events across cloud and on-premises environments using SIEM and security analytics tools Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents and provide detailed incident reports Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and procedures Experience with threat intelligence platforms and threat hunting Experience with security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) platforms Understanding of data protection and encryption technologies Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, energy) Background in offensive security or penetration testing Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Conduct cloud security assessments and architecture reviews Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and frameworks (CIS Benchmarks, CSA CCM, NIST) Manage cloud-native security tools including CSPM, CWPP, and cloud WAF solutions Implement and maintain identity and access management (IAM) policies and controls Lead cyber security programs and coordinate remediation efforts Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps) Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies Contribute to security awareness training and documentation Facilitate Supplier Management and security input into bids Support compliance initiatives (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR, etc.) Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures Conduct security audits and risk assessments Maintain security documentation and metrics reporting Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles 3+ years of hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Proven experience leading security incidents and coordinating response efforts Experience with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, or Zero Trust architecture Technical Skills Strong expertise in cloud security services and tools (AWS & Azure) Experience working with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel) Understanding of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies Familiarity with security testing tools (vulnerability scanners, SAST/DAST, penetration testing tools) Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions Certifications (one or more preferred) CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) AWS Certified Security - Specialty Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences Leadership capabilities and experience mentoring team members Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams Business Partnering experience Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience) Working Conditions Some flexibility for remote work - 2 days minimum in office (Edinburgh preferred) Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process. Inclusive - we succeed together Trusting - we choose to trust each other Customer committed - we put customers at the heart of our decisions Future Focused - we accelerate change Curious - we turn knowledge into action
Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world's most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.Now, with the world's energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That's why we've redefined what's possible with Intelligence Connected.By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence - whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.Wood Mackenzie Intelligence Connected Wood Mackenzie Values Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Lead Analyst to join our cyber security team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years cyber security experience and 3+ years in cloud security and/or application security. The candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of protecting enterprise environments against evolving cyber threats. This role requires a technically proficient lead analyst who can lead security initiatives and ensure our cloud and application infrastructure maintains the highest security standards, whilst maintaining business partnerships across the group. Key Responsibilities Monitor and analyze security events across cloud and on-premises environments using SIEM and security analytics tools Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents and provide detailed incident reports Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and procedures Experience with threat intelligence platforms and threat hunting Experience with security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) platforms Understanding of data protection and encryption technologies Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, energy) Background in offensive security or penetration testing Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Conduct cloud security assessments and architecture reviews Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and frameworks (CIS Benchmarks, CSA CCM, NIST) Manage cloud-native security tools including CSPM, CWPP, and cloud WAF solutions Implement and maintain identity and access management (IAM) policies and controls Lead cyber security programs and coordinate remediation efforts Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps) Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies Contribute to security awareness training and documentation Facilitate Supplier Management and security input into bids Support compliance initiatives (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR, etc.) Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures Conduct security audits and risk assessments Maintain security documentation and metrics reporting Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles 3+ years of hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Proven experience leading security incidents and coordinating response efforts Experience with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, or Zero Trust architecture Technical Skills Strong expertise in cloud security services and tools (AWS & Azure) Experience working with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel) Understanding of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies Familiarity with security testing tools (vulnerability scanners, SAST/DAST, penetration testing tools) Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions Certifications (one or more preferred) CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) AWS Certified Security - Specialty Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences Leadership capabilities and experience mentoring team members Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams Business Partnering experience Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience) Working Conditions Some flexibility for remote work - 2 days minimum in office (Edinburgh preferred) Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process. Inclusive - we succeed together Trusting - we choose to trust each other Customer committed - we put customers at the heart of our decisions Future Focused - we accelerate change Curious - we turn knowledge into action
Wood Mackenzie Ltd
Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world's most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.Now, with the world's energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That's why we've redefined what's possible with Intelligence Connected.By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence - whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.Wood Mackenzie Intelligence Connected Wood Mackenzie Values Company Wood Mackenzie is the global research, analytics, and consultancy business powering the natural resources industry. For 50 years, we have delivered high quality data, analytics, and insight that customers rely on to make confident decisions.Across oil, gas & LNG, power & renewables, chemicals, metals & mining, and other key sectors, our 1,900 employees in 30 locations support clients in nearly 80 countries. Together, we help accelerate the world's transition to a more sustainable future. Learn more at Role Purpose As Wood Mackenzie continues its transformation into a modern, product led SaaS organization, Customer Success is becoming a critical engine for customer value, retention, and long term growth. The Director of Customer Success will play a key leadership role in operationalizing Customer Success across regions, driving excellence in onboarding, adoption, engagement, and advocacy. You will embed Customer Success into the company culture, champion our products, and ensure customers achieve measurable outcomes. This role is ideal for a disciplined operator who excels at scaling teams, building processes, and partnering cross functionally to deliver commercial impact. Main Responsibilities Operational Excellence & CS Foundations Build and refine the foundational processes, systems, and operating model that enable a consistent, scalable, and high performing Customer Success organization. Drive disciplined operational execution by establishing clear plans, milestones, risk management approaches, and strong accountability across the team. Analyze existing processes to identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and simplify workflows to improve efficiency and scalability. Establish and enforce standardized best practices, playbooks, and success frameworks for enterprise customers. Implement technology, tooling, and workflows that improve visibility, efficiency, and decision making across the customer lifecycle. Support the build out of the new Customer Success Platform, including process design, enablement, and playbook development.Customer Lifecycle, Adoption & Value Realization Ensure a consistent, high quality post sale experience that drives adoption, engagement, satisfaction, and measurable customer outcomes. Own the post sale phase of the customer journey, for both new customer onboarding and existing customer success programss, ensuring strong adoption, retention, and health across regional and enterprise accounts. Drive core Customer Success outcomes, including improved GRR/NRR, higher product adoption, increased customer satisfaction and NPS, and expanded advocacy. Use GRR/NRR insights to identify risks, highlight growth opportunities, and drive targeted actions that strengthen commercial performance.Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Develop and utilize metrics and KPIs to measure regional and global CS performance, identifying trends related to usage, satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Produce clear reporting on customer health, risks, escalations, and trends to inform leadership and guide strategic actions. Continuously refine the customer journey, reinforcing consistent, repeatable touchpoints across customer segments.Cross Functional Leadership & Alignment Partner closely with Sales to coordinate retention and expansion strategies and ensure a seamless handoff and ongoing collaboration. Work closely with Product to provide actionable Voice of Customer insights and influence product roadmap priorities. Collaborate with Research teams to ensure customers fully leverage Woodmac's content, analysis, and domain expertise. Provide executive level visibility into customer trends, risks, and opportunities. Contribute to cross functional operational reviews and support progress reporting to the SVP, Customer Organization.Team Leadership & Talent Development Manage and develop a high performing team of Customer Success Senior Managers and specialists focused on adoption, engagement, and value realization. Mentor and coach CSMs to mature into strong trusted advisors and operational leaders. Support development of compensation plans, operating models, and career paths aligned with team responsibilities and business goals. Foster an inclusive, engaged, and high accountability team culture with strong performance management discipline. About You You have: 5+ years leading Customer Success teams within a B2B SaaS or Technology organization. 10+ years of being in Customer Success including related disciplines for a broad range of experience in post-sale work. Strong leadership experience, including managing managers and leading through multiple layers. A strategic, analytical mindset with the ability to operationalize solutions at-scale. Deep customer empathy paired with strong commercial instincts (renewals, expansion, long term value). Patience to help us tune our operations based on where we are today, and a vision for future operational excellence. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels, including C suite. Experience scaling CS operations and driving cross functional initiatives. (Nice to have) Experience in oil & gas, energy, or natural resources.Role Expectations Hybrid working model-minimum two days in office weekly (subject to change). Flexibility to work across global time zones. Ability to set and achieve team performance targets, including retention and expansion goals. Ability to foster strong employee engagement and talent development. Act as a role model of Wood Mackenzie values, integrity, and leadership behavior.Wood Mackenzie Values Inclusive - we succeed together Trusting - we choose to trust each other Customer Committed - we put customers at the heart of every decision Future Focused - we accelerate change Curious - we turn knowledge into action Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process. Inclusive - we succeed together Trusting - we choose to trust each other Customer committed - we put customers at the heart of our decisions Future Focused - we accelerate change Curious - we turn knowledge into action
Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world's most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.Now, with the world's energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That's why we've redefined what's possible with Intelligence Connected.By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence - whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.Wood Mackenzie Intelligence Connected Wood Mackenzie Values Company Wood Mackenzie is the global research, analytics, and consultancy business powering the natural resources industry. For 50 years, we have delivered high quality data, analytics, and insight that customers rely on to make confident decisions.Across oil, gas & LNG, power & renewables, chemicals, metals & mining, and other key sectors, our 1,900 employees in 30 locations support clients in nearly 80 countries. Together, we help accelerate the world's transition to a more sustainable future. Learn more at Role Purpose As Wood Mackenzie continues its transformation into a modern, product led SaaS organization, Customer Success is becoming a critical engine for customer value, retention, and long term growth. The Director of Customer Success will play a key leadership role in operationalizing Customer Success across regions, driving excellence in onboarding, adoption, engagement, and advocacy. You will embed Customer Success into the company culture, champion our products, and ensure customers achieve measurable outcomes. This role is ideal for a disciplined operator who excels at scaling teams, building processes, and partnering cross functionally to deliver commercial impact. Main Responsibilities Operational Excellence & CS Foundations Build and refine the foundational processes, systems, and operating model that enable a consistent, scalable, and high performing Customer Success organization. Drive disciplined operational execution by establishing clear plans, milestones, risk management approaches, and strong accountability across the team. Analyze existing processes to identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and simplify workflows to improve efficiency and scalability. Establish and enforce standardized best practices, playbooks, and success frameworks for enterprise customers. Implement technology, tooling, and workflows that improve visibility, efficiency, and decision making across the customer lifecycle. Support the build out of the new Customer Success Platform, including process design, enablement, and playbook development.Customer Lifecycle, Adoption & Value Realization Ensure a consistent, high quality post sale experience that drives adoption, engagement, satisfaction, and measurable customer outcomes. Own the post sale phase of the customer journey, for both new customer onboarding and existing customer success programss, ensuring strong adoption, retention, and health across regional and enterprise accounts. Drive core Customer Success outcomes, including improved GRR/NRR, higher product adoption, increased customer satisfaction and NPS, and expanded advocacy. Use GRR/NRR insights to identify risks, highlight growth opportunities, and drive targeted actions that strengthen commercial performance.Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Develop and utilize metrics and KPIs to measure regional and global CS performance, identifying trends related to usage, satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Produce clear reporting on customer health, risks, escalations, and trends to inform leadership and guide strategic actions. Continuously refine the customer journey, reinforcing consistent, repeatable touchpoints across customer segments.Cross Functional Leadership & Alignment Partner closely with Sales to coordinate retention and expansion strategies and ensure a seamless handoff and ongoing collaboration. Work closely with Product to provide actionable Voice of Customer insights and influence product roadmap priorities. Collaborate with Research teams to ensure customers fully leverage Woodmac's content, analysis, and domain expertise. Provide executive level visibility into customer trends, risks, and opportunities. Contribute to cross functional operational reviews and support progress reporting to the SVP, Customer Organization.Team Leadership & Talent Development Manage and develop a high performing team of Customer Success Senior Managers and specialists focused on adoption, engagement, and value realization. Mentor and coach CSMs to mature into strong trusted advisors and operational leaders. Support development of compensation plans, operating models, and career paths aligned with team responsibilities and business goals. Foster an inclusive, engaged, and high accountability team culture with strong performance management discipline. About You You have: 5+ years leading Customer Success teams within a B2B SaaS or Technology organization. 10+ years of being in Customer Success including related disciplines for a broad range of experience in post-sale work. Strong leadership experience, including managing managers and leading through multiple layers. A strategic, analytical mindset with the ability to operationalize solutions at-scale. Deep customer empathy paired with strong commercial instincts (renewals, expansion, long term value). Patience to help us tune our operations based on where we are today, and a vision for future operational excellence. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels, including C suite. Experience scaling CS operations and driving cross functional initiatives. (Nice to have) Experience in oil & gas, energy, or natural resources.Role Expectations Hybrid working model-minimum two days in office weekly (subject to change). Flexibility to work across global time zones. Ability to set and achieve team performance targets, including retention and expansion goals. Ability to foster strong employee engagement and talent development. Act as a role model of Wood Mackenzie values, integrity, and leadership behavior.Wood Mackenzie Values Inclusive - we succeed together Trusting - we choose to trust each other Customer Committed - we put customers at the heart of every decision Future Focused - we accelerate change Curious - we turn knowledge into action Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process. Inclusive - we succeed together Trusting - we choose to trust each other Customer committed - we put customers at the heart of our decisions Future Focused - we accelerate change Curious - we turn knowledge into action
Wood Mackenzie Ltd
Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world's most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.Now, with the world's energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That's why we've redefined what's possible with Intelligence Connected.By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence - whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.Wood Mackenzie Intelligence Connected Wood Mackenzie Values Role Description At Wood Mackenzie, our competitive advantage lies in the depth and analytical rigour of our market leading research, and in the combined expertise of our dedicated consultants who specialise in energy and natural resources. As a Principal Consultant within the EMEA Gas & LNG Consulting team, your role will be to harness, build on and contribute to this expertise to provide clients with market leading commercial support.Your primary responsibility will be the execution of commercial and strategic consultancy projects across the EMEA region. By providing strong project leadership and collaborating with experts from across the business, you will ensure that every engagement is delivered with technical rigour and to a consistently high quality. Your role is to translate deep sector insights into high-impact results that drive repeat business, development of intellectual property and development of internal talent.A key component of your role will involve working with senior colleagues to transform client requirements into actionable roadmaps. Leveraging your deep knowledge of natural gas and LNG fundamentals and consulting frameworks, you will define clear project scopes and structure analytical workstreams that address client needs with depth and innovative thinking, providing a solid foundation for critical commercial decisions.You will engage directly with senior client stakeholders to provide commercially grounded advice. You will use clear communication and collaborative problem-solving to drive meaningful impact throughout each assignment and build lasting client relationships. The role requires a proactive approach to engagement, including travel to client sites and industry events across EMEA to enhance the firm's market presence. Main Responsibilities As a Principal Consultant at Wood Mackenzie, you will lead the delivery of consulting assignments and support wider business development activities. Your main responsibilities will include: Manage and execute complex consulting projects including: + Defining detailed project plans and storyboards for deliverables + Owning delivery of assigned workstreams and producing client ready reports + Coordinating internal resources (e.g., research analysts, data analysts, subject matter experts) + Selecting appropriate analytical frameworks, tools and data sources for each assignment, including relevant Wood Mackenzie Research products and tools + Ensuring findings are grounded in robust data, clear logic and aligned with client priorities + Communicating effectively with client stakeholders + Managing project timelines and budgets to meet commercial objectives Bring a thorough and current understanding of the Gas & LNG sector in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and global markets Train, coach and mentor junior consultants to deliver high-quality work and build a bench of future industry experts and leaders Collaborate with colleagues in other sector teams, including Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Upstream and Metals & Mining, to deliver integrated perspectives across the value chain Engage clients to identify potential business opportunities, translating open-ended business inquiries into well-structured project proposals Ensure Wood Mackenzie consulting methodologies and quality standards are consistently applied Knowledge & Experience Required Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as business, economics, finance, statistics, or engineering; master's and/or MBA preferred At least ten years' experience in the gas & LNG industry with 6-8 years of relevant experience in management consulting, energy-focused consulting or a strategic/commercial role linked to the gas & LNG sector Experience building and maintaining relationships with clients Experience managing key project workflows and overall coordination of projects in a project management role Strong understanding of the gas & LNG value chain, including the implications of the energy transition Strong understanding of commercial operations, business models and strategies Track record of quickly becoming knowledgeable and speaking credibly about a wide range of subjects and themes Additional language skills are beneficial but not required Recent projects our Gas & LNG practice has engaged in include: Commercial due diligence for investors and lenders assessing gas & LNG infrastructure investments, including LNG supply projects, LNG import terminals, FSRUs, LNG shipping, and international gas transmission pipelines. LNG project financing support for multiple North American LNG facilities, including analysis of global LNG market outlooks, gas supply sourcing, LNG buyer profiling and competitive benchmarking of new supply projects Gas & LNG strategy development and global opportunity screening for a large Middle Eastern national oil company Development of marketing materials for a new African midstream domestic gas-focused infrastructure fund Gas supply screening and advisory for a major African LNG exporter evaluating diversification of its gas supply portfolio Development of a National Gas Master Plan for a West African country, including analysis of domestic market growth and export opportunities Gas market studies across EMEA to support companies assessing market entry, gas pricing dynamics and commercial positioning Closing date: 1st May 2026 Please submit your resume and cover letter, outlining the knowledge, skills and experience you have to make you a suitable candidate. Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process. Inclusive - we succeed together Trusting - we choose to trust each other Customer committed - we put customers at the heart of our decisions Future Focused - we accelerate change Curious - we turn knowledge into action
Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world's most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.Now, with the world's energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That's why we've redefined what's possible with Intelligence Connected.By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence - whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.Wood Mackenzie Intelligence Connected Wood Mackenzie Values Role Description At Wood Mackenzie, our competitive advantage lies in the depth and analytical rigour of our market leading research, and in the combined expertise of our dedicated consultants who specialise in energy and natural resources. As a Principal Consultant within the EMEA Gas & LNG Consulting team, your role will be to harness, build on and contribute to this expertise to provide clients with market leading commercial support.Your primary responsibility will be the execution of commercial and strategic consultancy projects across the EMEA region. By providing strong project leadership and collaborating with experts from across the business, you will ensure that every engagement is delivered with technical rigour and to a consistently high quality. Your role is to translate deep sector insights into high-impact results that drive repeat business, development of intellectual property and development of internal talent.A key component of your role will involve working with senior colleagues to transform client requirements into actionable roadmaps. Leveraging your deep knowledge of natural gas and LNG fundamentals and consulting frameworks, you will define clear project scopes and structure analytical workstreams that address client needs with depth and innovative thinking, providing a solid foundation for critical commercial decisions.You will engage directly with senior client stakeholders to provide commercially grounded advice. You will use clear communication and collaborative problem-solving to drive meaningful impact throughout each assignment and build lasting client relationships. The role requires a proactive approach to engagement, including travel to client sites and industry events across EMEA to enhance the firm's market presence. Main Responsibilities As a Principal Consultant at Wood Mackenzie, you will lead the delivery of consulting assignments and support wider business development activities. Your main responsibilities will include: Manage and execute complex consulting projects including: + Defining detailed project plans and storyboards for deliverables + Owning delivery of assigned workstreams and producing client ready reports + Coordinating internal resources (e.g., research analysts, data analysts, subject matter experts) + Selecting appropriate analytical frameworks, tools and data sources for each assignment, including relevant Wood Mackenzie Research products and tools + Ensuring findings are grounded in robust data, clear logic and aligned with client priorities + Communicating effectively with client stakeholders + Managing project timelines and budgets to meet commercial objectives Bring a thorough and current understanding of the Gas & LNG sector in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and global markets Train, coach and mentor junior consultants to deliver high-quality work and build a bench of future industry experts and leaders Collaborate with colleagues in other sector teams, including Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Upstream and Metals & Mining, to deliver integrated perspectives across the value chain Engage clients to identify potential business opportunities, translating open-ended business inquiries into well-structured project proposals Ensure Wood Mackenzie consulting methodologies and quality standards are consistently applied Knowledge & Experience Required Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as business, economics, finance, statistics, or engineering; master's and/or MBA preferred At least ten years' experience in the gas & LNG industry with 6-8 years of relevant experience in management consulting, energy-focused consulting or a strategic/commercial role linked to the gas & LNG sector Experience building and maintaining relationships with clients Experience managing key project workflows and overall coordination of projects in a project management role Strong understanding of the gas & LNG value chain, including the implications of the energy transition Strong understanding of commercial operations, business models and strategies Track record of quickly becoming knowledgeable and speaking credibly about a wide range of subjects and themes Additional language skills are beneficial but not required Recent projects our Gas & LNG practice has engaged in include: Commercial due diligence for investors and lenders assessing gas & LNG infrastructure investments, including LNG supply projects, LNG import terminals, FSRUs, LNG shipping, and international gas transmission pipelines. LNG project financing support for multiple North American LNG facilities, including analysis of global LNG market outlooks, gas supply sourcing, LNG buyer profiling and competitive benchmarking of new supply projects Gas & LNG strategy development and global opportunity screening for a large Middle Eastern national oil company Development of marketing materials for a new African midstream domestic gas-focused infrastructure fund Gas supply screening and advisory for a major African LNG exporter evaluating diversification of its gas supply portfolio Development of a National Gas Master Plan for a West African country, including analysis of domestic market growth and export opportunities Gas market studies across EMEA to support companies assessing market entry, gas pricing dynamics and commercial positioning Closing date: 1st May 2026 Please submit your resume and cover letter, outlining the knowledge, skills and experience you have to make you a suitable candidate. Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process. Inclusive - we succeed together Trusting - we choose to trust each other Customer committed - we put customers at the heart of our decisions Future Focused - we accelerate change Curious - we turn knowledge into action