Senior Energy Consultant

Kiwa; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job description

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Job Summary

Drive the future of energy with Kiwa! As a Senior Energy Consultant, you'll lead cutting-edge projects across multiple energy vectors - from concept to completion. You'll shape innovative solutions, manage projects, and play a key role in business growth. This is your chance to become a technical expert and help position Kiwa as a world-class consultancy.

Kiwa is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification. Our company motto is we create trust. We want you to trust us in becoming your employer of choice.

About the role

1. Contribute to winning and delivering technical projects, from feasibility studies to experimentation, analysis, and reporting.
2. Manage projects effectively, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
3. Take ownership of individual projects or work packages, efficiently utilising team resources as required.
4. Conduct detailed technical research, including literature reviews, desk studies, and data analysis from multiple sources.
5. Produce high-quality technical reports and presentations for clients, industry bodies, and public organisations.
6. Support business development through tender writing, commercial strategy, and client engagement.
7. Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor.
8. Stay at the forefront of industry developments by attending conferences, networking events, and engaging in peer reviews.

Do you have what it takes?

1. Degree in Engineering, Science, or industry-equivalent experience.
2. Strong technical understanding of renewable energy technologies and the gas industry.
3. Experience in hydrogen science and economy.
4. Excellent numerical skills and demonstrable consultancy experience (IT, Technical English).
5. Strong communication and presentation abilities.
6. Practical, hands-on approach, with the ability to link technical content to commercial reality.
7. Resilient, dynamic, and results-driven with strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
8. Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel as needed.

What can you expect from us in return?

1. £40,000 - £48,000 per annum
2. Generous Annual Leave - Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service.
3. 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, lab-based role.
4. Enhanced Family Leave - Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
5. Milestone Rewards - paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers.
6. Salary Reviews
7. Company Bonus Scheme
8. Enhanced Pension Contributions
9. Life Assurance - 4x your annual salary.
10. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year.
11. 24/7 GP Service - Access to medical advice anytime.
12. Cycle to Work Scheme
13. Eye Care Vouchers - Supporting your health and well-being.
14. Welcome Pack - Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us.

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged - the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at [e-mail].