Consultant, Strategy – Transformation

GHD

Consultant in strategy and transformation contributing to energy transition advisory projects at GHD. Supporting client strategy and performance improvement through research, analysis, and collaboration with technical specialists.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in energy transition strategy, commercial advisory, and decarbonisation planning, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality client-facing materials and project management support.

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Energy Transition StrategyClient-Facing ProjectsAnalytical SkillsStakeholder EngagementProject Management

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Hard Skills

ResearchAnalysisBenchmarkingOptions AssessmentBusiness Case DevelopmentImplementation Planning

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborative Working StyleAttention to DetailCuriosityPractical Mindset

Industry Keywords

ConsultingAdvisorySustainabilityInfrastructureUtilitiesPublic SectorRegulated Markets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support defined work packages across energy transition strategy, commercial advisory, decarbonisation planning and transformation.
Undertake research, analysis, benchmarking and stakeholder engagement to help develop clear, evidence-based recommendations.
Contribute to high-quality client deliverables, including reports, presentations, options assessments, business cases and implementation plans.
Support project management activities, including planning tasks, tracking progress, managing actions and contributing to quality control.
Work with client teams and internal specialists to gather insight, test findings and support practical implementation.
Contribute to proposals, market insight, capability development and knowledge sharing across the Commercial Advisory business.
Collaborate with colleagues across advisory, engineering, environment, digital and project delivery teams to support integrated solutions for clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically around 3–6 years’ relevant experience in consulting, advisory, strategy, policy, infrastructure, energy, utilities, sustainability or a related field.
Experience supporting client-facing projects, ideally within UK energy, infrastructure, utilities, public sector, regulated markets or asset-intensive organisations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and structured thinking skills, with the ability to turn information into clear insight.
An interest in the UK energy transition and the commercial, regulatory, operational and delivery issues shaping the sector.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to contribute to clear client-facing materials.
Confidence working with data, research, stakeholder input and qualitative evidence to support project findings.
A collaborative working style, curiosity, attention to detail and a practical mindset focused on client outcomes.
A willingness to learn from senior colleagues while taking ownership of tasks and contributing actively to project delivery.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days paid leave with opportunity to purchase additional leave
Matched pension contributions
Family-friendly flexible working
Access to formal education through the GHD Business School
STEMAZING partnership offering STEM outreach programmes for women