Partner, Renewables, Transmission & Distribution

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Apply locations: London, United Kingdom
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 14 Days Ago
Job requisition id: R

Partner, Low Carbon Energy (Renewables, Transmission & Energy Storage) UK

ERM, a global leader in sustainability consulting, is seeking a dynamic UK-based Partner to grow our end-to-end service offering across the energy project lifecycle (from concept through financing, consenting, construction, O&M, and decommissioning) in renewables energy generation, storage, transmission, and distribution.

The Role

As a Partner at ERM, you will be instrumental in driving our strategic direction and commercial growth in the UK. Your focus will be on onshore energy projects, notably renewables, energy storage, and transmission infrastructure. Leveraging your extensive client relationships with major energy clients (primarily developers and investors) and your deep understanding of the low carbon energy transition, you will develop and expand trusted client relationships, generate new business, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-impact sustainability-led solutions. These responsibilities reflect the dual commitments of driving growth and providing governance in project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drive sales in our low carbon energy business.
2. Build on your existing client relationships with developers of and investors in renewable energy generation, energy transmission (TSO), distribution (DNO), and energy storage assets.
3. Provide value-adding consulting advice and innovative, pragmatic solutions to support clients through feasibility, financing, consenting, and post-consenting stages of capital projects. Our focus is on collaborating with our clients to achieve their business objectives safely and efficiently.
4. Network effectively with colleagues across the business to understand and market ERM's extensive range of low carbon energy solutions and related 'client journey' value propositions.
5. Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory developments in the UK and European energy transition landscape, sharing insights with our team and clients to deepen trusted relationships.
6. Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and reports to senior stakeholders.
7. Represent ERM at industry conferences, seminars, and events to enhance visibility and reputation.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
2. Extensive knowledge of UK energy market (renewables, storage, and transmission markets), including technologies, regulatory frameworks, and market trends.
3. Proven success in consultancy with a strong record of client relationship management and project delivery in the power sector.
4. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
5. Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
6. Ability to work effectively within local, regional, and global multidisciplinary teams.

The Company

Sustainability is our business.

As the largest global pure-play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges, and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunities for future generations.

ERM's diverse team of over 7,000 experts in more than 150 offices across 40 countries combines strategic transformation and technical delivery to help clients operationalize sustainability at pace and scale. Our "boots to boardroom" approach provides comprehensive services to accelerate sustainability integration into strategy and operations.

The Partnership

This is a Partner opportunity. Our partnership model is a significant differentiator, offering leading consultants in a truly global firm the chance to own and contribute to the company's success. It provides meaningful equity ownership with significant financial and intangible rewards for leaders with ambition, vision, and proven expertise.

At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, with expertise spanning business and finance.

We partner with clients to operationalize sustainability through strategic transformation and technical delivery, helping them set targets, measure progress, and implement strategies for sustainable growth.

With over 50 years of experience, our technical knowledge and ability to integrate sustainability solutions make us a trusted partner for organizations worldwide.

Our team is passionate about client service and dedicated to helping organizations meet their environmental, health, and safety objectives while advancing sustainability goals aligned with the UN's Decade of Action.

Our globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent enable us to deliver value from the boots to the boardroom, creating impactful solutions for our clients and the planet.

We recruit and nurture exceptional professionals passionate about sustainability, supporting their growth as specialists and leaders in technical, business, and personal development.

At ERM, your effort pays off and can be career-defining, leaving a positive imprint on the world.