Location: Remote with flexible working arrangements, all UK based locations considered. Our flexible office collaboration spaces, for those wishing to use them, are in Birmingham, London and Exeter Term/Hours: Permanent. 32-40 hours per week, with flexibility over working pattern - please state in your application. Salary: Competitve with Peformance Related Bonus CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - FRIDAY 3RD AUGUST 2025 CVS FROM RECRUITERS (INCLUDING THOSE ON OUR PSL) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED - DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY About Us City Science is an industry-leading sustainability, engineering, research and planning consultancy, committed to supporting regions and organisations to reach Net Zero. We partner with local authorities, developers, and organisations to deliver sustainable change. Position Overview We are seeking a Director of Energy & Environment to lead the division and contribute to City Science's next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will combine strong business acumen and demonstrable people management skills with a passion for sustainability and engineering, and a deep understanding of the intersection between technology, data science, and regional planning. Role Responsibilities: Business Growth and Profitability Drive Business Development (strategy and delivery) - ensuring the Energy & Environment team is successful with a continuous, healthy and growing pipeline of work. Take ownership and responsibility for the overall Energy & Environment P&L being accountable to the CEO of Consulting Drive business growth through a systematic approach providing clarity, accountability, transparent progress monitoring and remedial action Build and maintain relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders ensuring successful customer engagements Be a key representative of the company externally Leadership Manage a team of engineers and consultants to ensure high-quality deliverables, foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, and drive impactful results in the field. Ensure staff are bought into the mission and ensure that roles, objectives/targets, progress and personal development plans are clearly defined and communicated through the organisation Mentor and support second-tier management to optimise the performance and skills development of staff across the consultancy business, supported by our in-house People Team Work as part of the Senior Management Team to ensure the organisation exceeds its goals. Project Delivery Take overall responsibility for successful project delivery across Energy & Environment ensuring: Clear monitoring against milestones, budget and quality Clarity and forward planning around resourcing needs Ensure the highest-levels of customer satisfaction Initiate remedial action as required to keep projects on track to deliver high quality, profitable projects delivered to agreed timescales Risk Management - taking responsibility for identifying, assessing, and mitigating business risks Quality control across all projects Thought-Leadership and Quality Assurance Provide leadership as Project Director on selected high-profile projects within Energy & Environment. Managing and providing quality assurance, technical oversight, advisory and analysis as required to ensure successful delivery. Utilise cutting-edge technology and tools, such as advanced simulation software and data analytics platforms, to conduct comprehensive analysis, model scenarios, and robustly forecast future trends. Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in the energy and environmental sectors to drive continuous improvement, strengthen market intelligence and ensure City Science remains at the forefront of the industry. Ensuring City Science remains at the forefront of technical and policy developments within Net Zero, providing clear thought leadership and motivating and supporting the team to do the same. What We Need You will lead from the front. You will be strategic, but you need to be able to demonstrate delivery - not just strategy. You will provide clarity and consistency, demonstrating systematic, logical and methodical decision-making processes supporting the team to work within structured frameworks. You will successfully manage upward, bringing the CEO / wider stakeholders with you on all decisions. The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements: Proven track record of securing and managing a growing pipeline of work Proven experience of winning new business Demonstrable experience of P&L and pipeline ownership (at least £3m revenue and profitable project delivery) Ability to demonstrate Director-level knowledge of commercial matters (contracts, legal, compliance, budgeting, planning and profitability) Growth mindset Proven expertise within Energy & Environmental engineering / Net Zero Proven track record of leading and managing Energy & Environmental engineering / Net Zero projects Excellent leadership and team management skills. Demonstration of a structured and logical approach. Experience of leading and managing a team Experience monitoring and driving success, including leading and developing staff within a high-performance environment Demonstratable ability of developing and maintaining client relationships Degree in a technical or scientific field Strong understanding of urban planning, smart city technologies, or related fields Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Exceptional communication and presentation skills (including exceptional written and grammatical skills) Experience with software development teams and projects desirable Further Information We are building a team who are motivated by collaboration with the desire to solve problems for our customers. We want people to own their field of responsibility, take decisions, be pro-active and have pride in everything they do. Our team of experts includes prize-winning consultants, experienced technologists and distinguished academics. Rewards & Benefits Opportunity to oversee considerable business growth Performance-related bonus Flexible and remote working arrangements 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Buy/Sell annual leave policy Membership of our group pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity policy Eye care policy Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance program Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the consultancy business Ongoing mentoring, training and support from board members from across the wider business
Aug 17, 2025
Full time
Location: Remote with flexible working arrangements, all UK based locations considered. Our flexible office collaboration spaces, for those wishing to use them, are in Birmingham, London and Exeter Term/Hours: Permanent. 32-40 hours per week, with flexibility over working pattern - please state in your application. Salary: Competitve with Peformance Related Bonus CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - FRIDAY 3RD AUGUST 2025 CVS FROM RECRUITERS (INCLUDING THOSE ON OUR PSL) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED - DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY About Us City Science is an industry-leading sustainability, engineering, research and planning consultancy, committed to supporting regions and organisations to reach Net Zero. We partner with local authorities, developers, and organisations to deliver sustainable change. Position Overview We are seeking a Director of Energy & Environment to lead the division and contribute to City Science's next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will combine strong business acumen and demonstrable people management skills with a passion for sustainability and engineering, and a deep understanding of the intersection between technology, data science, and regional planning. Role Responsibilities: Business Growth and Profitability Drive Business Development (strategy and delivery) - ensuring the Energy & Environment team is successful with a continuous, healthy and growing pipeline of work. Take ownership and responsibility for the overall Energy & Environment P&L being accountable to the CEO of Consulting Drive business growth through a systematic approach providing clarity, accountability, transparent progress monitoring and remedial action Build and maintain relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders ensuring successful customer engagements Be a key representative of the company externally Leadership Manage a team of engineers and consultants to ensure high-quality deliverables, foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, and drive impactful results in the field. Ensure staff are bought into the mission and ensure that roles, objectives/targets, progress and personal development plans are clearly defined and communicated through the organisation Mentor and support second-tier management to optimise the performance and skills development of staff across the consultancy business, supported by our in-house People Team Work as part of the Senior Management Team to ensure the organisation exceeds its goals. Project Delivery Take overall responsibility for successful project delivery across Energy & Environment ensuring: Clear monitoring against milestones, budget and quality Clarity and forward planning around resourcing needs Ensure the highest-levels of customer satisfaction Initiate remedial action as required to keep projects on track to deliver high quality, profitable projects delivered to agreed timescales Risk Management - taking responsibility for identifying, assessing, and mitigating business risks Quality control across all projects Thought-Leadership and Quality Assurance Provide leadership as Project Director on selected high-profile projects within Energy & Environment. Managing and providing quality assurance, technical oversight, advisory and analysis as required to ensure successful delivery. Utilise cutting-edge technology and tools, such as advanced simulation software and data analytics platforms, to conduct comprehensive analysis, model scenarios, and robustly forecast future trends. Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in the energy and environmental sectors to drive continuous improvement, strengthen market intelligence and ensure City Science remains at the forefront of the industry. Ensuring City Science remains at the forefront of technical and policy developments within Net Zero, providing clear thought leadership and motivating and supporting the team to do the same. What We Need You will lead from the front. You will be strategic, but you need to be able to demonstrate delivery - not just strategy. You will provide clarity and consistency, demonstrating systematic, logical and methodical decision-making processes supporting the team to work within structured frameworks. You will successfully manage upward, bringing the CEO / wider stakeholders with you on all decisions. The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements: Proven track record of securing and managing a growing pipeline of work Proven experience of winning new business Demonstrable experience of P&L and pipeline ownership (at least £3m revenue and profitable project delivery) Ability to demonstrate Director-level knowledge of commercial matters (contracts, legal, compliance, budgeting, planning and profitability) Growth mindset Proven expertise within Energy & Environmental engineering / Net Zero Proven track record of leading and managing Energy & Environmental engineering / Net Zero projects Excellent leadership and team management skills. Demonstration of a structured and logical approach. Experience of leading and managing a team Experience monitoring and driving success, including leading and developing staff within a high-performance environment Demonstratable ability of developing and maintaining client relationships Degree in a technical or scientific field Strong understanding of urban planning, smart city technologies, or related fields Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Exceptional communication and presentation skills (including exceptional written and grammatical skills) Experience with software development teams and projects desirable Further Information We are building a team who are motivated by collaboration with the desire to solve problems for our customers. We want people to own their field of responsibility, take decisions, be pro-active and have pride in everything they do. Our team of experts includes prize-winning consultants, experienced technologists and distinguished academics. Rewards & Benefits Opportunity to oversee considerable business growth Performance-related bonus Flexible and remote working arrangements 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Buy/Sell annual leave policy Membership of our group pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity policy Eye care policy Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance program Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the consultancy business Ongoing mentoring, training and support from board members from across the wider business
Location: Remote first, flexible working arrangements, with all UK based locations considered. Our flexible office collaboration spaces, for those wishing to use them, are in London, Exeter, Birmingham and Bristol. Term: Permanent, Full Time (4 day weeks considered) Grade: Senior andPrincipal Closing: 10am Monday 4 August 2025 Unfortunately, we cannot accept applicants that (now or in the future) require sponsorship for an employment visa. Any application requiring a visa (without clear clarification) will be rejected. ABSTRACT Due to a healthy pipeline of projects and opportunities, we have ambitious plans to grow our transport planning team. We are seeking experienced Senior or Principal transport consultants with a passion for sustainable transport and transport carbon reduction. Experience in transport policy and strategy, active travel, urban transport, transport decarbonisation, behavioural change and sustainable development are a plus . ABOUT US: CITY SCIENCE ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking Senior and Principal Transport Consultants to join our growing Transport Planning team, reporting to the Director for Transport Planning & Policy. As a company we are committed to helping our clients to reduce transport carbon emissions and deliver more sustainable travel opportunities, and are looking for like-minded candidates. The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for scoping, managing and delivering transport planning projects, working closely with colleagues to deploy innovative and evidence-led techniques which meet our clients' ambitions. We are seeking creative individuals with a strong track record in one or more disciplines including transport policy and strategy (including LTPs), active travel (including LCWIPs) urban transport and placemaking, transport decarbonisation, behavioural change programmes and sustainable development (in particular Local Plan evidence bases). We are seeking candidates who will naturally take an active leadership role in projects in terms of technical delivery, client management and financial oversight. The ability to identify and secure opportunities with existing and new clients to support the continued growth of our business will be an important part of the role(s). Candidates should have demonstrable experience in building client relationships, securing additional work through projects and successful competitive bidding. We are a people-centric business and are passionate about helping our staff to develop and be able to contribute to their potential. The successful candidate(s) will be an experienced member of the team with responsibility for supporting and developing colleagues, particularly those in the earlier stages of their career. Experience as a team leader is therefore desirable, and the ability to share knowledge during project delivery is essential. Opportunities for line management roles will be discussed with individual candidates. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Senior or Principal Consultant within our City Science team you will be responsible for: Ensuring excellent quality of delivery as a Project Director or Project Manager. Supporting business growth and promoting City Science externally. Leading business development in agreed disciplines. Mentoring, development and training of colleagues. This will include: Project Delivery & Management Leading oversight, project management, technical support and strategic direction for technical projects. Successfully overseeing the quality delivery of projects to client expectations and technical best-practice, with clear allocation of tasks and monitoring of resources, securing positive client testimonials, including supporting junior staff. Technical Preparing technical and client reports, presentations, tender documents and publications. Working with our data science and software development teams to utilise existing tools and techniques and provide constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement. Managing and providing technical oversight, advisory and analysis on a range of transport and net zeroprojects (including and in addition to transport modelling and active travel plans). Developing and delivering expert sustainable transport advice, analysis and thought leadership, including using your experience to enhance our techniques and outputs. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Responsible for leading, conducting, overseeing and delivering high-quality reports and other project deliverables. Facilitating stakeholder engagement during projects including oversight of preparation of material. Meeting and presenting our capability to key stakeholders including senior officers and portfolio holders within local authorities. Presenting to clients clearly, professionally and with integrity. Business Development Taking responsibility for securing revenue in agreed discipline(s) and/or client organisations. Tracking opportunities and positioning the company accordingly. Creating opportunities by building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Taking the role of Bid Manager or Bid Director on competitive tenders. Working with our Directors and Business Development staff to grow the company's profile of our key capabilities. Providing clients with a deep understanding of our solutions, services and emerging innovations. Team Leadership Inputting into and delivering elements of the company Business Plan. Opportunities for line management including staff resourcing, staff development, mentoring and coordinating social activities. Mentoring, sharing knowledge and experience to develop staff and quality of outputs. ABOUT YOU You're ambitious, proactive and customer-focused with exceptional attention to detail and the needs of our clients. You're a champion in your field with a rigorous, disciplined approach and a deep technical knowledge of transport planning, modelling and sustainability. You have extensive experience working within transport systems and are comfortable working with and leading technical elements of projects. You're a great collaborator, committed to success of the team with the flexibility to intelligently adapt your style to the task in hand. Most importantly, you've got the drive, ambition, hunger and work ethic to succeed in this fast-moving role. City Science is a growth-focused organisation with an expanding team and so an entrepreneurial, resilient and tenacious mindset are critical. ESSENTIAL Project Management & Delivery Proven track record in managing successful delivery of complex projects and programmes as Project Manager or Project Director, in accordance with management systems and governance. Strong report writing skills with the ability to produce clear, precise and coherent deliverables for a range of technical and non-technical audiences. Strong writing, presenting and analytical skills. Comprehensive understanding of the UK transport sector trends and issues. Ability to work independently when required and effectively delegate to remote team. Good appreciation of project risk issues and application of these to day-to-day tasks. Experience in delivering projects in one or more of the following disciplines: transport policy and strategy, active travel, urban transport and placemaking, transport decarbonisation, behavioural change programmes and sustainable development. A desire to develop colleagues through mentoring and on-the-job training. Technical Knowledge Demonstrable experience of strong performance in a similar role. Appropriate industry, research and/or other professional specialist experience in a similar role. Degree qualified or equivalent. Good understanding of broad UK policy environment and in one or more specialist areas. Demonstrable experience solving complex customer qualitative and/or quantitative problems using a range of techniques. High level of technical competency across one or more of the disciplines named above. Working knowledge of relevant guidance, best practice and/or software packages. Partnership & Business Development Commercial awareness and proven experience in leading preparation of successful competitive tenders. Experience developing strategic partnerships with clients to identify opportunities and win work. Existing trusted personal customer relationships in the transport sector. Experience presenting to, and working with, elected members and stakeholders. Management Skills Self-motivated team player, with responsibility of own work, whilst supporting / overseeing others. Experience managing teams, providing highly effective support and mentoring to junior colleagues. DESIRABLE Post-graduate qualification (e.g. MSc, Diploma) or equivalent in a STEM or related discipline. Active member of a relevant professional institution. Membership of a chartered professional institution (e.g. CIHT, TPS), and working towards (or have completed) your Chartership Completed project management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, APM). An interest in being at the cutting edge of developments in sustainable transport and reducing carbon emissions. . click apply for full job details
Aug 14, 2025
Full time
Location: Remote first, flexible working arrangements, with all UK based locations considered. Our flexible office collaboration spaces, for those wishing to use them, are in London, Exeter, Birmingham and Bristol. Term: Permanent, Full Time (4 day weeks considered) Grade: Senior andPrincipal Closing: 10am Monday 4 August 2025 Unfortunately, we cannot accept applicants that (now or in the future) require sponsorship for an employment visa. Any application requiring a visa (without clear clarification) will be rejected. ABSTRACT Due to a healthy pipeline of projects and opportunities, we have ambitious plans to grow our transport planning team. We are seeking experienced Senior or Principal transport consultants with a passion for sustainable transport and transport carbon reduction. Experience in transport policy and strategy, active travel, urban transport, transport decarbonisation, behavioural change and sustainable development are a plus . ABOUT US: CITY SCIENCE ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking Senior and Principal Transport Consultants to join our growing Transport Planning team, reporting to the Director for Transport Planning & Policy. As a company we are committed to helping our clients to reduce transport carbon emissions and deliver more sustainable travel opportunities, and are looking for like-minded candidates. The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for scoping, managing and delivering transport planning projects, working closely with colleagues to deploy innovative and evidence-led techniques which meet our clients' ambitions. We are seeking creative individuals with a strong track record in one or more disciplines including transport policy and strategy (including LTPs), active travel (including LCWIPs) urban transport and placemaking, transport decarbonisation, behavioural change programmes and sustainable development (in particular Local Plan evidence bases). We are seeking candidates who will naturally take an active leadership role in projects in terms of technical delivery, client management and financial oversight. The ability to identify and secure opportunities with existing and new clients to support the continued growth of our business will be an important part of the role(s). Candidates should have demonstrable experience in building client relationships, securing additional work through projects and successful competitive bidding. We are a people-centric business and are passionate about helping our staff to develop and be able to contribute to their potential. The successful candidate(s) will be an experienced member of the team with responsibility for supporting and developing colleagues, particularly those in the earlier stages of their career. Experience as a team leader is therefore desirable, and the ability to share knowledge during project delivery is essential. Opportunities for line management roles will be discussed with individual candidates. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Senior or Principal Consultant within our City Science team you will be responsible for: Ensuring excellent quality of delivery as a Project Director or Project Manager. Supporting business growth and promoting City Science externally. Leading business development in agreed disciplines. Mentoring, development and training of colleagues. This will include: Project Delivery & Management Leading oversight, project management, technical support and strategic direction for technical projects. Successfully overseeing the quality delivery of projects to client expectations and technical best-practice, with clear allocation of tasks and monitoring of resources, securing positive client testimonials, including supporting junior staff. Technical Preparing technical and client reports, presentations, tender documents and publications. Working with our data science and software development teams to utilise existing tools and techniques and provide constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement. Managing and providing technical oversight, advisory and analysis on a range of transport and net zeroprojects (including and in addition to transport modelling and active travel plans). Developing and delivering expert sustainable transport advice, analysis and thought leadership, including using your experience to enhance our techniques and outputs. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Responsible for leading, conducting, overseeing and delivering high-quality reports and other project deliverables. Facilitating stakeholder engagement during projects including oversight of preparation of material. Meeting and presenting our capability to key stakeholders including senior officers and portfolio holders within local authorities. Presenting to clients clearly, professionally and with integrity. Business Development Taking responsibility for securing revenue in agreed discipline(s) and/or client organisations. Tracking opportunities and positioning the company accordingly. Creating opportunities by building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Taking the role of Bid Manager or Bid Director on competitive tenders. Working with our Directors and Business Development staff to grow the company's profile of our key capabilities. Providing clients with a deep understanding of our solutions, services and emerging innovations. Team Leadership Inputting into and delivering elements of the company Business Plan. Opportunities for line management including staff resourcing, staff development, mentoring and coordinating social activities. Mentoring, sharing knowledge and experience to develop staff and quality of outputs. ABOUT YOU You're ambitious, proactive and customer-focused with exceptional attention to detail and the needs of our clients. You're a champion in your field with a rigorous, disciplined approach and a deep technical knowledge of transport planning, modelling and sustainability. You have extensive experience working within transport systems and are comfortable working with and leading technical elements of projects. You're a great collaborator, committed to success of the team with the flexibility to intelligently adapt your style to the task in hand. Most importantly, you've got the drive, ambition, hunger and work ethic to succeed in this fast-moving role. City Science is a growth-focused organisation with an expanding team and so an entrepreneurial, resilient and tenacious mindset are critical. ESSENTIAL Project Management & Delivery Proven track record in managing successful delivery of complex projects and programmes as Project Manager or Project Director, in accordance with management systems and governance. Strong report writing skills with the ability to produce clear, precise and coherent deliverables for a range of technical and non-technical audiences. Strong writing, presenting and analytical skills. Comprehensive understanding of the UK transport sector trends and issues. Ability to work independently when required and effectively delegate to remote team. Good appreciation of project risk issues and application of these to day-to-day tasks. Experience in delivering projects in one or more of the following disciplines: transport policy and strategy, active travel, urban transport and placemaking, transport decarbonisation, behavioural change programmes and sustainable development. A desire to develop colleagues through mentoring and on-the-job training. Technical Knowledge Demonstrable experience of strong performance in a similar role. Appropriate industry, research and/or other professional specialist experience in a similar role. Degree qualified or equivalent. Good understanding of broad UK policy environment and in one or more specialist areas. Demonstrable experience solving complex customer qualitative and/or quantitative problems using a range of techniques. High level of technical competency across one or more of the disciplines named above. Working knowledge of relevant guidance, best practice and/or software packages. Partnership & Business Development Commercial awareness and proven experience in leading preparation of successful competitive tenders. Experience developing strategic partnerships with clients to identify opportunities and win work. Existing trusted personal customer relationships in the transport sector. Experience presenting to, and working with, elected members and stakeholders. Management Skills Self-motivated team player, with responsibility of own work, whilst supporting / overseeing others. Experience managing teams, providing highly effective support and mentoring to junior colleagues. DESIRABLE Post-graduate qualification (e.g. MSc, Diploma) or equivalent in a STEM or related discipline. Active member of a relevant professional institution. Membership of a chartered professional institution (e.g. CIHT, TPS), and working towards (or have completed) your Chartership Completed project management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, APM). An interest in being at the cutting edge of developments in sustainable transport and reducing carbon emissions. . click apply for full job details
Location: REMOTE with FLEXIBLE working arrangements, all UK based locations considered. Our flexible office collaboration spaces, for those wishing to use them, are in Birmingham, London and Exeter Term/Hours: Permanent. Full time (40 hours per week), with flexibility over working pattern. Reduced hours may be considered - please state in your application. Salary: Competitve. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - MONDAY 18TH AUGUST 2025 CVS FROM RECRUITERS (INCLUDING THOSE ON OUR PSL) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED - DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY About Us City Science is an industry-leading sustainability, engineering, research and planning consultancy, committed to supporting regions and organisations to reach Net Zero. We partner with local authorities, developers, and organisations to deliver sustainable change. OUR ENERGY STRATEGY & DISTRICT HEATING WORK We are increasingly partnering with local authorities and other stakeholders in the delivery of complex energy consulting commissions across the England, Wales and Scotland. This includes: District Heat Networks (we are a supplier on the Heat Network Zoning DESNZ framework) Local Area Energy Plans (LAEP) & Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES) Renewable & Low Carbon Energy Assessments Hydrogen Strategies Bespoke research (such as our work for the Climate Change Committee Position Overview We are seeking a Senior (or Consultant) level candidate who can deliver our broad range of energy consulting commissions, with a particular interest in candidates with District Heating experience due to continued growth in this area. The ideal candidate will possess energy systems expertise, modelling skills and an ability to lead projects. You will ideally have experience in conducting techno-economic assessments for DHN and/or other energy technologies. It is expected that you will be capable of leading a team of modellers to get high quality outputs whilst keeping the team on-time, and on-budget. They will be involved in delivering a range of other net zero projects such as: local area energy plans, renewable energy assessments and hydrogen strategies. The successful candidate will take an active leadership role in projects, delivering technical insights to clients through an open, trusted and consultative approach. They will also support the continued growth of our business, through delivering upon our team's wider commercial targets, such as through identifying future opportunities and delivering high quality tender responses. Key responsibilities will include: Project management (delivering projects in the relevant technical area to high quality standards, on time and within budget) Technical lead on projects, managing a team of modellers Ownership of projects from end to end: developing customer requirements, developing and agreeing costed research plans, ensuring data acquisition, investigating raw data, delivering robust analysis, building tests and completing reports. Strategic direction on modelling methodologies, including embedding industry-wide best practice Responsible for producing high-quality technical reports and presentations Conducting advanced data analysis Supporting the growth of our energy and net zero client offering and portfolio of projects, both supporting and leading the delivery of tenders as appropriate The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements: At least 4-years experience (2-years for Consultant) in a consultancy environment Proven track record in managing and directing successful delivery of complex energy projects and as Project Manager or Technical Lead Deep technical knowledge and understanding across energy systems Advanced Excel skills Ability to lead independently and effectively delegate to remote teams and review project task. Ability to communicate modelling outputs to a range of stakeholders, technical and non-technical Degree in a technical or scientific field, e.g. engineering, physics Desirable Requirements: Experience with District Heat Networks Experience with Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES) Experience with Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP) Advanced python and GIS Masters or PhD in highly technical field Further Information We are building a team who are motivated by collaboration with the desire to solve problems for our customers. We want people to own their field of responsibility, take decisions, be pro-active and have pride in everything they do. Our team of experts includes prize-winning consultants, experienced technologists and distinguished academics. Rewards & Benefits Opportunity to oversee considerable business growth Performance-related bonus Flexible and remote working arrangements 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Buy/Sell annual leave policy Membership of our group pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity policy Eye care policy Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance program Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the consultancy business Ongoing mentoring, training and support from board members from across the wider business We are only accepting direct applications - no recruiters please.
Aug 09, 2025
Full time
Location: REMOTE with FLEXIBLE working arrangements, all UK based locations considered. Our flexible office collaboration spaces, for those wishing to use them, are in Birmingham, London and Exeter Term/Hours: Permanent. Full time (40 hours per week), with flexibility over working pattern. Reduced hours may be considered - please state in your application. Salary: Competitve. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - MONDAY 18TH AUGUST 2025 CVS FROM RECRUITERS (INCLUDING THOSE ON OUR PSL) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED - DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY About Us City Science is an industry-leading sustainability, engineering, research and planning consultancy, committed to supporting regions and organisations to reach Net Zero. We partner with local authorities, developers, and organisations to deliver sustainable change. OUR ENERGY STRATEGY & DISTRICT HEATING WORK We are increasingly partnering with local authorities and other stakeholders in the delivery of complex energy consulting commissions across the England, Wales and Scotland. This includes: District Heat Networks (we are a supplier on the Heat Network Zoning DESNZ framework) Local Area Energy Plans (LAEP) & Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES) Renewable & Low Carbon Energy Assessments Hydrogen Strategies Bespoke research (such as our work for the Climate Change Committee Position Overview We are seeking a Senior (or Consultant) level candidate who can deliver our broad range of energy consulting commissions, with a particular interest in candidates with District Heating experience due to continued growth in this area. The ideal candidate will possess energy systems expertise, modelling skills and an ability to lead projects. You will ideally have experience in conducting techno-economic assessments for DHN and/or other energy technologies. It is expected that you will be capable of leading a team of modellers to get high quality outputs whilst keeping the team on-time, and on-budget. They will be involved in delivering a range of other net zero projects such as: local area energy plans, renewable energy assessments and hydrogen strategies. The successful candidate will take an active leadership role in projects, delivering technical insights to clients through an open, trusted and consultative approach. They will also support the continued growth of our business, through delivering upon our team's wider commercial targets, such as through identifying future opportunities and delivering high quality tender responses. Key responsibilities will include: Project management (delivering projects in the relevant technical area to high quality standards, on time and within budget) Technical lead on projects, managing a team of modellers Ownership of projects from end to end: developing customer requirements, developing and agreeing costed research plans, ensuring data acquisition, investigating raw data, delivering robust analysis, building tests and completing reports. Strategic direction on modelling methodologies, including embedding industry-wide best practice Responsible for producing high-quality technical reports and presentations Conducting advanced data analysis Supporting the growth of our energy and net zero client offering and portfolio of projects, both supporting and leading the delivery of tenders as appropriate The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements: At least 4-years experience (2-years for Consultant) in a consultancy environment Proven track record in managing and directing successful delivery of complex energy projects and as Project Manager or Technical Lead Deep technical knowledge and understanding across energy systems Advanced Excel skills Ability to lead independently and effectively delegate to remote teams and review project task. Ability to communicate modelling outputs to a range of stakeholders, technical and non-technical Degree in a technical or scientific field, e.g. engineering, physics Desirable Requirements: Experience with District Heat Networks Experience with Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES) Experience with Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP) Advanced python and GIS Masters or PhD in highly technical field Further Information We are building a team who are motivated by collaboration with the desire to solve problems for our customers. We want people to own their field of responsibility, take decisions, be pro-active and have pride in everything they do. Our team of experts includes prize-winning consultants, experienced technologists and distinguished academics. Rewards & Benefits Opportunity to oversee considerable business growth Performance-related bonus Flexible and remote working arrangements 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Buy/Sell annual leave policy Membership of our group pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity policy Eye care policy Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance program Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the consultancy business Ongoing mentoring, training and support from board members from across the wider business We are only accepting direct applications - no recruiters please.
Location: Remote with flexible working arrangements, all UK based locations considered. Our flexible office collaboration spaces, for those wishing to use them, are in Birmingham, London and Exeter Term/Hours: Permanent. 32-40 hours per week, with flexibility over working pattern - please state in your application. Salary: Competitve with Peformance Related Bonus CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - FRIDAY 15TH AUGUST 2025 AT 09:00 CVS FROM RECRUITERS (INCLUDING THOSE ON OUR PSL) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED - DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY We are excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a talented individual to join our team as the CEO of City Science Consulting. In this key leadership role, you will be the driving force in the future growth, thought-leadership, customer satisfaction and overall success of our consultancy business. As the CEO of City Science Consulting, you will lead and inspire a team of over 35 engineering and environmental consultants with specialisms in Energy and Environment, Transport, Retrofit and Carbon Accounting, guiding them to deliver exceptional services that exceed client expectations. Your strategic direction, operational expertise and growth mindset will be crucial in developing and implementing initiatives to expand our consultancy offerings, enhance our market presence and deliver high quality, profitable work. About Us City Science is an industry-leading sustainability, engineering, research and planning consultancy, committed to supporting regions and organisations to reach Net Zero. We partner with local authorities, developers, and organisations to deliver sustainable change. Position Overview We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead City Science Consulting through its next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will combine strong business acumen and demonstrable people management skills with a passion for sustainability and engineering, and a deep understanding of the intersection between technology, data science, and regional planning. Role Responsibilities: Leadership Provide strategic leadership by setting and delivering the company's vision, growth ambitions and key targets Oversee business operations and ensure operational excellence across all departments Cultivate a positive company culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence Ensure staff are bought into the mission and ensure that roles, objectives/targets, progress and personal development plans are clearly defined and communicated through the organisation Mentor and support second-tier management to optimise the performance and skills development of staff across the consultancy business Overall, you will lead a talented interdisciplinary am, conducting work on high-profile client projects. The ability to provide clear strategic leadership and support in areas such as project management, resource planning, contractual matters, business development, technical delivery and stakeholder management will be essential. Risk Management - taking responsibility for identifying, assessing, and mitigating business risks Thought-Leadership and Quality Assurance Ensuring City Science remains at the forefront of technical and policy developments within Net Zero, providing clear thought leadership and motivating and supporting the team to do the same Managing and providing quality assurance, technical oversight, advisory and analysis as required as Project Director across a range of decarbonisation projects Business Growth and Profitability Take ownership and responsibility for the overall consultancy pipeline and P&L being accountable to the board Strategically plan consultancy business development and client positioning activities, leading the team to ensure a consistent and healthy pipeline of work Drive business growth through a systematic approach providing clarity, accountability, transparent progress monitoring and remedial action Leading delivery of specific business development activities, including direct client outreach and developing successful tenders and proposals Build and maintain relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders ensuring successful customer engagements Be a key representative of the company externally Monitoring industry trends, undertaking competitor analysis and strengthening our market intelligence Project Delivery Take overall responsibility for successful project delivery across the portfolio of consultancy projects ensuring: Clear monitoring against milestones, budget and quality Clarity and forward planning around resourcing needs Quality control across all projects Ensure the highest-levels of customer satisfaction Initiate remedial action as required to keep projects on track to deliver high quality, profitable projects delivered to agreed timescales Provide clear, expertly-considered frameworks to drive profitability and enhanced project processes to increase delivery efficiency Provide leadership as Project Director on selected high-profile projects that sit within your areas of technical expertise What We Need You will lead from the front. You will be strategic, but you need to be able to demonstrate delivery - not just strategy. You will provide clarity and consistency, demonstrating systematic, logical and methodical decision-making processes supporting the team to work within structured frameworks. You will successfully manage upward, bringing the board with you on all decisions. We are looking for an exemplary candidate to lead this unique business. The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements: A Master of Business Administration (MBA) qualification, or equivalent, demonstrating Director-level knowledge of commercial matters (contracts, legal, compliance, budgeting, planning and profitability) Demonstrable direct delivery of business development / sales success (demonstration of personal ability to secure at least £2m of revenue annually) Demonstrable experience of P&L and pipeline ownership (at least £5m revenue and profitable project delivery) Demonstrable experience in leading award-winning / high-profile consultancy projects Growth mindset Strong background in decarbonisation (e.g. Energy, Sustainable Transport, Net Zero Finance) Strong understanding of urban planning, smart city technologies, or related fields Excellent leadership and team management skills. Demonstration of a structured and logical approach. Experience monitoring and driving success, including leading and developing staff within a high-performance environment Experience in budget management and financial planning Demonstratable ability of developing and maintaining client relationships Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Exceptional communication and presentation skills (including exceptional written and grammatical skills) Experience reporting to a board of directors or equivalent Degree educated in a technical or scientific field Experience with software development teams and projects desirable Further Information We are building a team who are motivated by collaboration with the desire to solve problems for our customers. We want people to own their field of responsibility, take decisions, be pro-active and have pride in everything they do. Our team of experts includes prize-winning consultants, experienced technologists and distinguished academics. Rewards & Benefits Opportunity to oversee considerable business growth Performance-related bonus Flexible and remote working arrangements 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Buy/Sell annual leave policy Membership of our group pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity policy Eye care policy Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance program Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the consultancy business Ongoing mentoring, training and support from board members from across the wider business
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Location: Remote with flexible working arrangements, all UK based locations considered. Our flexible office collaboration spaces, for those wishing to use them, are in Birmingham, London and Exeter Term/Hours: Permanent. 32-40 hours per week, with flexibility over working pattern - please state in your application. Salary: Competitve with Peformance Related Bonus CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - FRIDAY 15TH AUGUST 2025 AT 09:00 CVS FROM RECRUITERS (INCLUDING THOSE ON OUR PSL) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED - DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY We are excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a talented individual to join our team as the CEO of City Science Consulting. In this key leadership role, you will be the driving force in the future growth, thought-leadership, customer satisfaction and overall success of our consultancy business. As the CEO of City Science Consulting, you will lead and inspire a team of over 35 engineering and environmental consultants with specialisms in Energy and Environment, Transport, Retrofit and Carbon Accounting, guiding them to deliver exceptional services that exceed client expectations. Your strategic direction, operational expertise and growth mindset will be crucial in developing and implementing initiatives to expand our consultancy offerings, enhance our market presence and deliver high quality, profitable work. About Us City Science is an industry-leading sustainability, engineering, research and planning consultancy, committed to supporting regions and organisations to reach Net Zero. We partner with local authorities, developers, and organisations to deliver sustainable change. Position Overview We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead City Science Consulting through its next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will combine strong business acumen and demonstrable people management skills with a passion for sustainability and engineering, and a deep understanding of the intersection between technology, data science, and regional planning. Role Responsibilities: Leadership Provide strategic leadership by setting and delivering the company's vision, growth ambitions and key targets Oversee business operations and ensure operational excellence across all departments Cultivate a positive company culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence Ensure staff are bought into the mission and ensure that roles, objectives/targets, progress and personal development plans are clearly defined and communicated through the organisation Mentor and support second-tier management to optimise the performance and skills development of staff across the consultancy business Overall, you will lead a talented interdisciplinary am, conducting work on high-profile client projects. The ability to provide clear strategic leadership and support in areas such as project management, resource planning, contractual matters, business development, technical delivery and stakeholder management will be essential. Risk Management - taking responsibility for identifying, assessing, and mitigating business risks Thought-Leadership and Quality Assurance Ensuring City Science remains at the forefront of technical and policy developments within Net Zero, providing clear thought leadership and motivating and supporting the team to do the same Managing and providing quality assurance, technical oversight, advisory and analysis as required as Project Director across a range of decarbonisation projects Business Growth and Profitability Take ownership and responsibility for the overall consultancy pipeline and P&L being accountable to the board Strategically plan consultancy business development and client positioning activities, leading the team to ensure a consistent and healthy pipeline of work Drive business growth through a systematic approach providing clarity, accountability, transparent progress monitoring and remedial action Leading delivery of specific business development activities, including direct client outreach and developing successful tenders and proposals Build and maintain relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders ensuring successful customer engagements Be a key representative of the company externally Monitoring industry trends, undertaking competitor analysis and strengthening our market intelligence Project Delivery Take overall responsibility for successful project delivery across the portfolio of consultancy projects ensuring: Clear monitoring against milestones, budget and quality Clarity and forward planning around resourcing needs Quality control across all projects Ensure the highest-levels of customer satisfaction Initiate remedial action as required to keep projects on track to deliver high quality, profitable projects delivered to agreed timescales Provide clear, expertly-considered frameworks to drive profitability and enhanced project processes to increase delivery efficiency Provide leadership as Project Director on selected high-profile projects that sit within your areas of technical expertise What We Need You will lead from the front. You will be strategic, but you need to be able to demonstrate delivery - not just strategy. You will provide clarity and consistency, demonstrating systematic, logical and methodical decision-making processes supporting the team to work within structured frameworks. You will successfully manage upward, bringing the board with you on all decisions. We are looking for an exemplary candidate to lead this unique business. The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements: A Master of Business Administration (MBA) qualification, or equivalent, demonstrating Director-level knowledge of commercial matters (contracts, legal, compliance, budgeting, planning and profitability) Demonstrable direct delivery of business development / sales success (demonstration of personal ability to secure at least £2m of revenue annually) Demonstrable experience of P&L and pipeline ownership (at least £5m revenue and profitable project delivery) Demonstrable experience in leading award-winning / high-profile consultancy projects Growth mindset Strong background in decarbonisation (e.g. Energy, Sustainable Transport, Net Zero Finance) Strong understanding of urban planning, smart city technologies, or related fields Excellent leadership and team management skills. Demonstration of a structured and logical approach. Experience monitoring and driving success, including leading and developing staff within a high-performance environment Experience in budget management and financial planning Demonstratable ability of developing and maintaining client relationships Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Exceptional communication and presentation skills (including exceptional written and grammatical skills) Experience reporting to a board of directors or equivalent Degree educated in a technical or scientific field Experience with software development teams and projects desirable Further Information We are building a team who are motivated by collaboration with the desire to solve problems for our customers. We want people to own their field of responsibility, take decisions, be pro-active and have pride in everything they do. Our team of experts includes prize-winning consultants, experienced technologists and distinguished academics. Rewards & Benefits Opportunity to oversee considerable business growth Performance-related bonus Flexible and remote working arrangements 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Buy/Sell annual leave policy Membership of our group pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity policy Eye care policy Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance program Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the consultancy business Ongoing mentoring, training and support from board members from across the wider business
City Science is an SME founded in 2015 with a core mission of delivering decarbonisation. We help organisations who are committed to decarbonisation achieve meaningful and quantifiable carbon reductions quickly and efficiently. We work collaboratively across our business to provide integrated solutions to our clients. Our range of clients is extensive and includes forward-thinking local authorities such as Oxfordshire County Council, devolved governments such as the Welsh Government, and national government departments like the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ). We work closely with our award-winning research, software and product development team who produce innovative and uniquely insightful digital tools, like Cadence and our decarbonisation tool, to successfully deliver our projects. OUR ENERGY STRATEGY WORK We are increasingly partnering with local authorities and other stakeholders in the delivery of complex energy planning commissions across England, Wales, and Scotland. This includes: Local Area Energy Plans (LAEP) & Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES) District Heat Networks Renewable & Low Carbon Energy Assessments Hydrogen Strategies Bespoke research (such as our work for the Climate Change Committee) THE ROLE Location: Remote first, flexible working arrangements, with all UK-based locations considered. Our flexible office collaboration spaces, for those wishing to use them, are in London, Exeter, and Bristol. Term: Permanent, Full Time. Reduced hours may be considered; please state in your application. Grade: Principal Closing: Friday 28th February 2025. We reserve the right to close this position early if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date; therefore, early application is recommended. We are seeking a Principal Energy Consultant with specialist experience in local decarbonisation strategies, ideally with experience in delivering Local Area Energy Plans (LAEPs). The ideal candidate will be an 'all-rounder' who can understand and oversee energy system modelling while also being equally capable and enthusiastic about stakeholder engagement and client management. They will possess whole-system energy knowledge expertise while being adept at communicating technical topics to non-technical stakeholders. We want someone who is passionate about developing strategies for local areas to decarbonise. They will also be involved in delivering a range of other net zero projects such as heat decarbonisation, heat network feasibility, net zero action plans, and renewable energy assessments. The successful candidate will take an active leadership role in projects, delivering technical insights to clients through an open, trusted, and consultative approach. They will support the continued growth of our business through delivering upon our team's wider commercial targets, such as identifying future opportunities and delivering high-quality tender responses. They will be provided the opportunity to attend, present, and represent City Science at key industry-wide energy and decarbonisation-focused national conferences. Key responsibilities will include: Project management (delivering projects in the relevant technical area to high-quality standards, on time and within budget) Delivering successful customer engagements, working proactively to ensure customer satisfaction Lead stakeholder engagement activities such as workshops and events Managing and providing technical oversight, advisory and analysis within a range of energy projects (including energy modelling) Leading the delivery of high-quality client reports and presentations Supporting the growth of our energy and net zero client offering and portfolio of projects, both supporting and leading the delivery of tenders as appropriate Line management, development, and mentoring of our team members, specialising in energy planning and pipeline development Minimum Requirements: At least 5 years experience in a consultancy environment, with experience in local decarbonisation strategies Proven track record in managing and directing the successful delivery of complex energy projects and programmes as Project Manager or Technical Lead Demonstrable technical knowledge and understanding across energy systems Experience designing and leading stakeholder engagements (e.g. workshops) Very strong report writing skills with the ability to produce clear, precise, and coherent analyses (e.g. business cases, briefing papers, and technical reports) for a range of technical and non-technical audiences Strong numerical and analytical skills with a comprehensive understanding of current trends and issues Good knowledge and understanding of energy and net zero policy in the UK Experience leading or contributing to business development activities Ability to lead independently and effectively delegate to remote teams and review project tasks 1st class degree in a technical or scientific field Desirable Requirements: Experience with Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP) Experience with Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES) Experience with District Heat Networks Advanced modelling skills in Excel, Python, and GIS Line management experience Rewards & Benefits: Remote first with flexible working arrangements Opportunity for career progression Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the consultancy business Paid membership of a maximum of two institutions 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and annual leave buy and sell policy Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policy Membership of our group pension scheme CycleScheme Group Life Assurance Employee Assistance Program Eyecare vouchers Unfortunately, City Science does not hold a license to sponsor visas. Therefore, we are unable to process any applications that require sponsorship.
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
City Science is an SME founded in 2015 with a core mission of delivering decarbonisation. We help organisations who are committed to decarbonisation achieve meaningful and quantifiable carbon reductions quickly and efficiently. We work collaboratively across our business to provide integrated solutions to our clients. Our range of clients is extensive and includes forward-thinking local authorities such as Oxfordshire County Council, devolved governments such as the Welsh Government, and national government departments like the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ). We work closely with our award-winning research, software and product development team who produce innovative and uniquely insightful digital tools, like Cadence and our decarbonisation tool, to successfully deliver our projects. OUR ENERGY STRATEGY WORK We are increasingly partnering with local authorities and other stakeholders in the delivery of complex energy planning commissions across England, Wales, and Scotland. This includes: Local Area Energy Plans (LAEP) & Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES) District Heat Networks Renewable & Low Carbon Energy Assessments Hydrogen Strategies Bespoke research (such as our work for the Climate Change Committee) THE ROLE Location: Remote first, flexible working arrangements, with all UK-based locations considered. Our flexible office collaboration spaces, for those wishing to use them, are in London, Exeter, and Bristol. Term: Permanent, Full Time. Reduced hours may be considered; please state in your application. Grade: Principal Closing: Friday 28th February 2025. We reserve the right to close this position early if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date; therefore, early application is recommended. We are seeking a Principal Energy Consultant with specialist experience in local decarbonisation strategies, ideally with experience in delivering Local Area Energy Plans (LAEPs). The ideal candidate will be an 'all-rounder' who can understand and oversee energy system modelling while also being equally capable and enthusiastic about stakeholder engagement and client management. They will possess whole-system energy knowledge expertise while being adept at communicating technical topics to non-technical stakeholders. We want someone who is passionate about developing strategies for local areas to decarbonise. They will also be involved in delivering a range of other net zero projects such as heat decarbonisation, heat network feasibility, net zero action plans, and renewable energy assessments. The successful candidate will take an active leadership role in projects, delivering technical insights to clients through an open, trusted, and consultative approach. They will support the continued growth of our business through delivering upon our team's wider commercial targets, such as identifying future opportunities and delivering high-quality tender responses. They will be provided the opportunity to attend, present, and represent City Science at key industry-wide energy and decarbonisation-focused national conferences. Key responsibilities will include: Project management (delivering projects in the relevant technical area to high-quality standards, on time and within budget) Delivering successful customer engagements, working proactively to ensure customer satisfaction Lead stakeholder engagement activities such as workshops and events Managing and providing technical oversight, advisory and analysis within a range of energy projects (including energy modelling) Leading the delivery of high-quality client reports and presentations Supporting the growth of our energy and net zero client offering and portfolio of projects, both supporting and leading the delivery of tenders as appropriate Line management, development, and mentoring of our team members, specialising in energy planning and pipeline development Minimum Requirements: At least 5 years experience in a consultancy environment, with experience in local decarbonisation strategies Proven track record in managing and directing the successful delivery of complex energy projects and programmes as Project Manager or Technical Lead Demonstrable technical knowledge and understanding across energy systems Experience designing and leading stakeholder engagements (e.g. workshops) Very strong report writing skills with the ability to produce clear, precise, and coherent analyses (e.g. business cases, briefing papers, and technical reports) for a range of technical and non-technical audiences Strong numerical and analytical skills with a comprehensive understanding of current trends and issues Good knowledge and understanding of energy and net zero policy in the UK Experience leading or contributing to business development activities Ability to lead independently and effectively delegate to remote teams and review project tasks 1st class degree in a technical or scientific field Desirable Requirements: Experience with Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP) Experience with Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES) Experience with District Heat Networks Advanced modelling skills in Excel, Python, and GIS Line management experience Rewards & Benefits: Remote first with flexible working arrangements Opportunity for career progression Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the consultancy business Paid membership of a maximum of two institutions 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and annual leave buy and sell policy Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policy Membership of our group pension scheme CycleScheme Group Life Assurance Employee Assistance Program Eyecare vouchers Unfortunately, City Science does not hold a license to sponsor visas. Therefore, we are unable to process any applications that require sponsorship.