Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables energy and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an everchanging world companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That's why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth backed by over 50 years experience. Our team of over 2400 experts operating across 30 global locations are enabling customers decisions through realtime analytics consultancy events and thought leadership. Together we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.
Company
Wood Mackenzie are the global research analytics and consultancy business powering the natural resources industry. For 50 years we have been providing the quality data analytics and insights our customers rely on to inspire their decision making.
Our dedicated oil gas & LNG power & renewables chemicals metals & mining sector teams are located around the world and deliver a variety of projects based on our assessment and valuation of thousands of individual assets companies and economic indicators such as market supply demand and price trends.
We have over 2500 employees in 30 locations serving customers in nearly 80 countries. Together we inspire and innovate the markets we serve providing invaluable intelligence to help our customers overcome the toughest challenges and make strategic decisions that will ultimately accelerate the worlds transition to a more sustainable future.
Role Purpose
We are seeking an individual with energy and natural resources management consulting skills to help grow our Strategic Accounts consulting practice in the EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa) Region. The Principal Consultant will be a senior member of the EMEA SA consulting team based in Dubai responsible for delivering an expanding range of strategic consulting assignments. As a Principal Consultant you will take a leading role in our project team delivering a wide variety of consulting projects to clients.
As a key member of our EMEA team you will be responsible for project managing energy related consultancy projects and for helping us enhance and deepen our advisory relationship with clients. You will be supported to grow your understanding of the evolving energy and natural resources sector to become an energy consultant. The position requires the ability to apply detailed knowledge of and experience in the energy space to a broad range of client situations including the implications and opportunities inherent to the energy transition and to develop strategic insight from an array of analyses making use of our inhouse tools and products.
While the role is part of the EMEA team you will be involved in a range of consulting projects spanning the globe including the Americas and Asia. The successful candidate will therefore be expected to travel on a projectspecific basis. Our clients include energy companies private equity firms financial institutions infrastructure operators investors traders governments and others.
Main Responsibilities
Project Management
- Project planning define course of action to accomplish goal of assignment
- Maintain close communication with clients to keep them informed of progress and ensure projects bring impactful insights that add strategic value
- Organise proper resources for projects manage project implementation structure deliverables and ensure highquality delivery within the budget and timeline
- Oversee the work of other members of the team including Associates
- Identify followup and resale opportunities
- Follow company consulting procedures and methodologies
Business Development
Develop relationships with consulting clients to foster repeat businessDiscuss consulting needs with clients prepare and present proposals to clientsCollaborate with the team to scope opportunities and to estimate fees for quotationParticipate in industry events to network with potential clients where appropriatePractice Development
Coach and mentor more junior consultants taking personal responsibility for their development and tracking of their progressSupport the regional VP of Gas & LNG Consulting in expanding the consulting practiceAssist with the development of new consulting offerings to provide better insights and solutions to our clientsWork with colleagues in other sector consulting teams Upstream Downstream Power & Renewables Chemicals Hydrogen Emissions and Carbon Management to ensure good coordination across the value chain for our clientsLead project reviews to foster continuous improvementAnalysis and Commercial / Strategic Intelligence
Identify obtain sort and organise sources of information both from the public domain industry network and internal databases.Validate analyse and critically assess sources of informationSelect an appropriate analytical tool(s) for each assignment with the ability to also build simple excel models where requiredUtilise Wood Mackenzie products to extract information and data useful for the consulting engagement when applicableTake ownership of and responsibility for analysis undertakenTeamwork
Work in an open and trusting way ensuring team spirit is maintainedEnsure high quality work standards are metShow empathy towards othersAdopt flexible approach towards workCommunication and Approach
Keep abreast of developments across the energy and natural resources space to identify business development opportunities and to provide insightful discussions and results to clientsCollaborate closely with project team members consultants from other projects / regions / sectors research and sales teams etc.Offer solutions to problems and challenge the status quoAbout You
Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelor degree in relevant fieldPreference for advance degree candidates (e.g. MBA MSc PhD)At least 6 years experience within the energy and natural resources sector with a strong understanding of the trends and drivers that are shaping the industry or equivalent experience in management consulting (energyrelated management consulting preferred)Consulting experience mandatory (MBB experience is advantageous)Knowledge of other languages (e.g. Arabic French) is advantageous but not all mandatory requirementKey Competencies
Demonstrated passion for the energy and natural resources sectorAbility to quickly become knowledgeable and speak credibly about a wide range of subjects and themes related to energy and natural resourcesAbility to travel as requiredHigh levels of selfmotivation and driveResultsorientedPersonal time management skills and selfdirectionTeamwork and collaborationExcellent communication influencing negotiating and interpersonal skillsTrack record of ensuring high quality work standards are met and appropriate audit trails and processes are maintainedCreativity and adaptabilityDetermination and resilienceOrganisation and logical thinkingIssue identification problem solving and analysisStrong analytical and presentation skillsAdvanced Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skillsExpectations
The successful candidate will be expected to work mainly from one of our offices. However we are a hybrid working company and the successful applicant may work up to 2 days each week from home however this may be subject to change in the future.Due to the global nature of the team and clients a degree of flexible working will be required to accommodate different time zonesEqual 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 www.eeoc
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.
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