Senior Principal Energy Consultant Jobs in UK | Jacobs

About Jacobs

Jacobs is a global professional services company delivering engineering, consulting, and technology solutions across infrastructure, energy, and the built environment. The company works with clients to address complex challenges, improve operational performance, and support the transition to a more sustainable, low-carbon future.

Through its Energy Advisory business, Jacobs combines technical expertise, engineering knowledge, and digital innovation to help organisations make informed energy decisions and develop practical solutions for the changing energy sector.

Role Overview

As a Senior / Principal Energy Consultant – Energy Advisory at Jacobs, the successful candidate will lead and deliver energy advisory projects across infrastructure, industrial, and built environment sectors. The role focuses on energy efficiency, utility optimisation, energy systems analysis, market modelling, forecasting, and decarbonisation strategies.

The consultant will use digital tools, data analysis, and process optimisation to improve project delivery and support evidence-based decision-making. Working closely with engineers, analysts, and digital specialists, the successful candidate will help develop innovative solutions, manage client relationships, and strengthen the company’s energy consulting capabilities.

This opportunity is suited to an experienced energy professional with a consultancy or engineering background, strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and advise senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities as Senior / Principal Energy Consultant

• Lead the delivery of energy advisory projects throughout key development stages, including pre-feasibility, feasibility, Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), and Owner’s Engineer services.
• Identify project scope gaps, technical challenges, commercial risks, and critical deliverables to support successful outcomes.
• Develop energy efficiency, utility optimisation, and decarbonisation strategies tailored to client requirements.
• Carry out energy modelling, forecasting, scenario analysis, and techno-economic assessments.
• Analyse energy markets, emerging technologies, policies, and regulatory developments to inform client recommendations.
• Apply digital tools and data-driven approaches to improve analysis, reporting, and project delivery.
• Support the development of analytical tools, standardised methodologies, and improved consulting processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposals, business development activities, and opportunities to expand the Energy Advisory business.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and digital specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior colleagues, share technical knowledge, and support the development of the wider team.
• Communicate complex technical findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Working Pattern & Salary

• Location: UK-wide, with opportunities associated with locations including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Exeter, and Newcastle.
• Office setup: Hybrid working, combining office or project-based collaboration with remote working.
• Salary: Not specified in the available employer job description.
• Working arrangements: Flexible working may be available, subject to business and project requirements.
• Travel: Occasional travel to client and company locations across the UK may be required.

Build Your Career With Jacobs

Join Jacobs and contribute to the development of innovative energy solutions that support a more efficient and sustainable future. This role offers experienced consultants the opportunity to influence important energy projects, strengthen client partnerships, apply digital innovation, and help organisations respond to the challenges of the energy transition.

Apply now for the Senior / Principal Energy Consultant – Energy Advisory position at Jacobs and help deliver practical, data-driven solutions for the UK’s evolving energy sector.