Senior Consultant - Power Grids & Markets

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Job Description

GB's electricity and gas networks face a tremendous challenge to deliver the network investments required to enable decarbonisation of heat, and connect large quantities of renewable energy production capacity at record pace. Against this background, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) - a new entity in the energy sector - is tasked with co-optimising gas and electricity network infrastructure planning and delivery. Our energy networks are pivotal to delivering the energy transition at the scale and pace required to realise Net Zero 2050, and to fulfil their role, they will need to overcome unprecedented techno-economic challenges under high policy and regulatory uncertainty.

Energy Strategy Advisory combines deep expertise of renewable energy technologies, gas and electricity networks, energy markets, and business models to advise stakeholders in the energy transition. Our clients span the full energy value chain and include manufacturers, utilities, investors, regulators and governments. Our services involve techno-economic assessment, research and innovation, strategy and management consulting, as well as policy and regulatory advice. Our overall objective is to help the energy sector to develop viable and economic solutions to support the transition to a smart, flexible energy system as part of the route to Net Zero.

ESA comprises the Power Grids & Markets team, with a primary focus on network planning and digitalisation of electricity networks, the Low Carbon Fuels team, with a primary focus of supporting decarbonisation of industrial users, and the Energy Systems Modelling and Green Energy Procurement teams. This role will be based in the Power Grids & Markets team, with opportunities to work across a number of exciting projects which combine the specialisms of ESA.

DNV's Energy Strategy Advisory (ESA) team operates at the heart of this challenge, supporting clients across the energy supply chain. We are looking for a Senior Consultant (or an experienced Consultant) to support this fast-growing and vital advisory space.

This role will focus on techno-economic, strategic and regulatory advice to GB Energy Networks, such as NESO, National Gas, TOs, DNOs and GDNs, but also networks in other jurisdictions. You will help our customers understand and overcome strategic and regulatory challenges, assess the technical and commercial viability of innovative technologies/solutions and business models, and manage the risks around investment propositions. Specific topics would include, among others, network planning, digitalisation, "whole systems" network/system operation, innovation, DNO-to-DSO, flexibility mechanisms, renewables integration, and enabling hydrogen.

With the continued growth and success of the Power Grids & Markets team, we are recruiting for an overall Project Manager for a large multi-year Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) project related to the decarbonisation of the transmission network in Great Britain, working closely with the client and preparing reports for UKRI/Ofgem on behalf of the project partners. It is anticipated that the time required for this this role will be shared with supporting other projects and business development activities within ESA.

The project's key objective is to reduce SF6 emissions and facilitate the transition to SF6-free alternatives, aligning with the UK's clean energy goals. To achieve this, the project will focus on enhancing the understanding and handling of SF6 alternatives, developing new retrofill solutions for existing equipment, and developing energy-efficient disposal methods for SF6 once it is removed from assets.

More generally, you will be responsible for the acquisition, execution and management of projects as well as building and managing client relationships. The primary market is UK & Ireland, but the successful candidate is encouraged to actively collaborate with other regions to (1) develop and deliver opportunities further afield and (2) engage DNV subject matter experts to support the delivery of UK&I projects.

As a consultant in ESA your responsibilities will relate to two types of activities:

• Consultancy:
  • Take a leading role as an expert on the changing role of energy networks in delivering the energy transition.
  • Advise our clients in the domain of electricity transmission, distribution, and whole system planning and operations, considering efficient and effective management of electrical assets.
  • Advise our clients on roadmap preparation, requirement gathering and analysis, business process design, systems impact analysis, solution identification, product selection, project estimation, planning, solution design, development, implementation, user training and systems support.
  • Advise our clients in our projects about whole energy system network planning, network design, system operation, digitalisation, strategy and economic regulation.
  • Carry out quantitative and qualitative analyses for your projects.
  • Deliver client workshops: support our customers to define their energy transition strategy.
  • Develop new services based on our customer needs.
  • Be knowledgeable about relevant industry developments, regulation and guidelines.
  • Write high quality reports and presentations to a publishable standard for our customers.
  • Work together with colleagues and experts both within and outside our region.
• Business development:
  • Grow your own network to connect with potential clients.
  • Build strong relationship with existing and new customers.
  • Represent DNV at events to showcase our services and capabilities.
  • Identify market opportunities and develop our services based on these market needs.
  • Organize customer meetings and workshops.
  • Prepare high quality proposals addressing the needs of our customers.

Responsibilities

A career in DNV is not just a job. It is an extraordinary opportunity to develop and enrich your life and make more of a global impact than you ever believed possible.

BE CHALLENGED We have an enviable client list - we work with the biggest names out there. Our position enables us to lead the development in many industries. Whether we work with renowned companies, innovative startups or joint industry projects, you will get a chance to utilize your expertise together with specialists from a wide range of disciplines. It will all broaden your view and deepen your skills.

LEARN AND GROW Our knowledge-based and digitally focused organisation will help you learn and grow. Be assured that it is not just something we talk about. Every year we invest 5% of our revenue on research, innovation and development. We also invest strongly in competence development and progression for our people. From on the job learning to joining networks, receiving coaching and participating in training programs, we help to support you progress.

MAKE AN IMPACT Joining us is an opportunity to make the world a better place. Employees in DNV feel strongly about the company's Purpose to "safeguard life, property and the environment". This is our reason for being since our foundation in 1864. Our Vision to be "a trusted voice to tackle global transformations", gives our people direction and expresses what we would like to accomplish in the long term.

BE INSPIRED AND ENRICHED You will be part of a culture that embrace the values of caring, daring and sharing. These are the three core values that shape our performance; We care for each other, our customers, our planet, and we take care of ourselves. We dare to explore, to experiment, to be different, and to be courageous, curious, and creative. We share our experience and knowledge. We collaborate with each other and our customers. We support social, sport and team building activities. As a result, we continue to thrive, grow and develop.

Our benefits package is specifically designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being:

• Receive a competitive compensation package.
• Get secured for the future with our pension scheme, profit share, health care benefits and wellness programs.
• Enjoy the flexibility to handle your work in a way that suits you and your lifestyle and achieve a good work/life balance.
• Hybrid working arrangements between home and offices.
• Great atmosphere of working together with professionals and some of the most engaged and knowledgeable people in the industry.
• Receive guidance from colleagues through coaching, mentoring and participating in international networks.
• Advance your professional skills and technical expertise, through individual competence development plans and tailored training.
• Develop your managerial skills, by going through our state-of-the-art leadership programs.
• Be part of a world growing and renowned organization with origins dating back to 1864.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you need to have:

• An academic degree in a relevant discipline,
• Genuine project management experience and project management qualifications (PMP, or Prince2),
• Prior experience advising energy networks on innovation projects, investment planning, network design, digitalisation, regulation or strategy matters - or prior experience working at an energy network business in a relevant role (e.g. project manager, innovation engineer),
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English. Other languages will be considered a plus.

In addition, experience or a high willingness to familiarize yourself with one of the following topics would be an advantage:

• Understanding of the management of electricity switchgear in substations, in particular their use of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) and more environmentally friendly SF6 alternatives,
• Familiarity with conducting techno-economic analysis to evaluate economic performance of processes and technologies.

Key competencies, skills and personal attributes:

• A curious mindset and a "can-do" attitude, with a willingness to embrace uncertainty,
• Strong skills and capabilities to act as a consultant, and ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders at network businesses,
• An established and growing network of relevant customers and industry contacts,
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team,
• Understanding of the technical consequences of a business decision as well as the business consequences of a technical decision,
• Ability to handle complex (technical) problems and be able to deal with multiple parties with conflicting interests.

About Us

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.