# Senior Principal - Energy & Utilities (London, UK)

**Company:** [Q5](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/khKYpHXzcgbNkt4piPgHB5.md)
**Location:** London, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Consulting

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## Description

At Q5, we partner with several of the world’s leading energy and utilities organisations to solve complex challenges – whether it's navigating transformation, unlocking growth, or optimising performance. Our Energy, Utilities and Natural Resources practice works with C-suite clients across a broad range of businesses, from Global Supermajors, national scale utilities, small independents and high-growth PE backed businesses

We’re looking for a **Senior Principal** (Engagement Manager) with experience across the Energy & Utilities sector, who brings intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire and lead teams. If you thrive in ambiguity, enjoy tackling complex problems, and are eager to make a real impact on the industry, we’d love to hear from you.

**What You’ll Do**

**1\. Consulting & Delivery**

You’ll lead teams and client engagements that drive outstanding results for our clients.

-   **Own the end-to-end delivery** of multiple engagements, from scoping and mobilisation to execution and wrap-up.
-   **Lead project teams**, ensuring clarity of roles, effective collaboration, and structured problem-solving.
-   **Build strong client relationships**, acting as the go-to advisor for senior stakeholders and influencing key decisions – operating confidently and comfortably at senior levels.
-   **Manage project scope, risks, and commercials**, keeping delivery on track while maintaining high standards.
-   **Drive structured problem-solving**, leveraging frameworks, data insights, and industry knowledge to address client challenges.
-   **Deliver compelling presentations and facilitate high-impact workshops**, shaping decision-making at the highest level.
-   **Adapt consulting methodologies** to suit each client’s context – balancing best practice with pragmatic solutions.
-   **Navigate complex stakeholder environments**, managing competing priorities, internal client politics and organisational dynamics with finesse.
-   **Coach and develop team members**, ensuring both individual growth and collective team performance.

**2\. Business Development & Thought Leadership**

You’ll shape the future of our Energy, Utilities and Natural Resources practice, with a specific focus on the Energy & Utilities industry.

-   Expand your professional network and help establish Q5 as a trusted advisor in the Energy & Utilities industry, securing and expanding key client relationships.
-   Proactively seek out and develop opportunities through both your personal network and leveraging Q5’s extended network.
-   Lead and contribute to proposals, shaping compelling narratives that win work.
-   Stay ahead of industry trends, translating emerging challenges into solutions for our clients.

**3\. People & Practice Leadership**

You’ll mentor, develop, and inspire the next generation of consultants.

-   Adopt responsibility for developing and mentoring junior consultants, actively supporting the growth and development of their careers.
-   Drive thought leadership within the practice, developing new methodologies and insights.
-   Shape Q5’s approach to Energy and Utilities consulting, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve.
-   Contribute to our internal ecosystem—whether it’s leading training, developing intellectual property, or enhancing our ways of working.

·       You will use your deep understanding of the Energy & Utilities industry to shape the strategy for the Energy, Utilities and Natural Resources practice, identifying areas of opportunity for growth.

## Requirements

-   8+ years of experience in **management consulting** with a particular focus in the **Energy & Utilities industry**
-   A track record of **leading projects and teams** within a consulting environment.

·       Demonstrable experience in Organisation Design, Organisational Strategy, Organisational Performance, Transformation, and/or People-related Change.

-   **Strong stakeholder management and communication skills**—comfortable engaging with senior executives, “leading the room” and challenging thinking when needed.
-   Exceptional **presentation creation and delivery ability** – able to structure and deliver engaging workshops with senior leaders.
-   Detailed understanding of industry practices, dynamics, and operating environments.
-   Analytical problem-solving skills – able to cut through complexity, connect dots, and translate data into actionable insights.
-   Intellectual curiosity, be able to learn as you go, and problem solve challenges you come across.
-   The ability to **navigate ambiguity** and think on your feet.
-   A consultative mindset – knowing when to follow structured methodologies and when to tailor approaches.
-   A collaborative, low-ego style – you **thrive in teams** and enjoy mentoring others.

## Benefits

**Finance**

-   Performance Related Bonus
-   Contributory Pension Plan
-   Life Assurance and Income Protection
-   New Starter Loan

**Health & Wellbeing**

-   Private Medical Insurance
-   Employee Assistance Programme
-   Access to Digital GP and Wellbeing Apps
-   Internal Wellbeing Programme

**Family & Lifestyle**

-   Electric Car and Cycle to Work Schemes
-   Enhanced Parental Leave
-   Subsidised eye tests and support with the cost prescribed glasses for DSE use

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