Lead Consultant

"We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (Hybrid Remote/Office)

Company: Grid Technologies

Business Unit: Digital Grid

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Mid-level Professional

Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping the future of the energy landscape? We are seeking a Lead Consultant for Market Application to be at the forefront of revolutionizing the power infrastructure, driving innovation, and ensuring sustainable, efficient energy solutions.

At our company, we are a global team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping our customers navigate the ever-evolving energy landscape and are specialized in providing innovative solutions for complex challenges in the field of energy generation, transmission and storage. Unlike other consulting companies, our OEM domain knowledge allows us to provide our customers with a more comprehensive solution to their grid-related challenges. We are able to provide insights into the most advanced equipment and technologies available, as well as practical solutions to the challenges our customers face.

As a Lead Consultant, you are at the center point to develop and shape our grid consulting business. You provide strategic advice on the application of latest technologies to customers and guide them through their transition in entering new markets.

Being a senior advisor to customers and the organization, you support throughout the opportunity development and bidding process, including the evaluation of potential opportunities, shaping and defining our consulting scopes & services with Customers up to proposal development, and negotiation.

• Guidance on New Technologies and Markets:
  • Forge strong partnerships with governmental & regulatory bodies, associations, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to position Siemens Energy as a trusted partner for grid consulting services in the region.
  • Participate conferences and association meetings to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in technology and market trends related to the energy sector and provide relevant insights to the organization.
  • Guide customers on the potential benefits and risks of adopting new technologies and entering new markets.
  • Develop strategies and plans to help customers successfully navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with new technologies and markets.
• Development of study scopes & concepts:
  • Help customers define study scopes and concepts that align with their business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide expert advice on industry best practices and emerging trends to inform the development of study scopes and concepts.
  • Ensure that study scopes and concepts are technically sound and economically feasible.
• Guide the Opportunity & Offer Development Process:
  • Review & analyze the customer RFI / RFP documents and drive the bid decision in alignment with the business development and sales teams.
  • Provide expert advice on pricing strategies, risk evaluation, and value proposition development to enhance the company's competitiveness in the bidding process.
  • Develop and implement strategies to successfully negotiate deal terms and execute contracts, ensuring that strategic objectives are being met.
  • Drive the performance of the regional business development effectively, providing sound and reliable financial forecasting & planning.

• Master's degree in electrical power engineering or higher.
• 8 or more years of relevant professional experience in consulting within the energy sector and industry, with a demonstrated successful track record of a consulting project portfolio.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in transmission planning and operational studies (100 kV 400 kV), power system performance analyses including steady state analysis, dynamic stability, voltage stability, protection coordination and control system.
• Deep understanding of TSO new resource application approval processes and grid planning considerations. Relevant experience working and communicating with TSO's, DSO's, utilities, and developers.
• Advanced skills in Power Electronic applications (HVDC, STATCOM, Electrolyzer etc.), power transmission systems, Grid code compliance and new resource commercial development.
• Knowledge in renewable generation such as Wind and Solar.
• Appreciation of electrical balance-of-plant and industrial power supply concepts are a plus.
• An analytical and strategic mindset, always eager to explore and implement innovative solutions and applying problem-solving skills within a consulting environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders; Proficient language skill in English is required.
• Flexibility to travel as needed, up to 40%.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United Kingdom without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

We at Digital Grid are committed to shaping the grid of the future. Our comprehensive digital portfolio offers products and services at all levels, from individual components to the entire grid infrastructure. With a focus on digitalization, we enable our clients to optimize their grid operations, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients and the industry as a whole. Whether you're looking to upgrade your existing grid or build a new one from scratch, Digital Grid has the expertise and technology to make it happen. Join us on our mission to revolutionize the energy industry and create a better, more sustainable future for all.

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we're also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.