Energy and Utilities Partner

Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vison and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients’ transformation in an increasingly complex world.

We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically. 

Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are IIP Gold accredited and Great Place to Work accredited.

The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions.

No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value.

As an Energy & Utilities Partner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and growing Talan’s presence in the UK energy market.

You will work closely with our existing specialist consulting team to unlock greater value from our strong technical foundations, expand into broader strategy and transformation advisory, and strengthen our position with senior stakeholders across the sector. You will also combine deep sector expertise with the ability to integrate digital, data, AI and cyber capabilities into differentiated client propositions.

The role is accountable for driving strategic growth, securing major engagements, and shaping market-leading offerings that respond to the evolving needs of utilities, investors, government and innovators.

Key Responsibilities

Practice Leadership & Growth

• Lead the development and execution of a UK Energy Consultancy growth strategy aligned to energy transition priorities (e.g. electrification, decarbonisation and flexibility), whilst enabling a   pivot in focus towards conventional energy – including power networks, metering, and broader energy sector assignments
• Build and scale a sustainable consulting practice with clear revenue, margin and pipeline ownership.
• Develop and execute a clear growth strategy capturing new market opportunities with utilities, energy companies, government and investors.

Business Development & Growth

• Originate and close high-value consulting engagements, leveraging an established C-suite network.
• Expand relationships with existing clients, identifying opportunities to increase value captured and cross-sell wider Talan capabilities.
• Originate and close high-value consulting engagements

Client Leadership & Delivery

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior clients on strategy, transformation and energy transition topics
• Lead clients through complex transition challenges including market reform, decarbonisation pathways, and energy system transformation.
• Complement and elevate our existing capabilities in policy, economic analysis and advisory services, selling into a wider C-suite network.
• Ensure high-quality delivery across engagements, leveraging multidisciplinary teams
• Bring a strong understanding of sector challenges (smart energy, market reform, security of supply, digitalisation , oil & gas)

Offering Development

• Broaden Talan’s UK Energy offering into strategic advisory and C-suite engagement
• Integrate digital, data and technology capabilities into consulting propositions, drawing on Talan’s wider expertise.
• Build repeatable offers aligned to priority growth areas (e.g. digital energy systems, regulatory transformation, asset optimisation)
• Position Talan as a differentiated player combining deep sector insight and technology enablement

Collaboration & Global Integration

• Work closely with Talan’s global Energy leadership, including Partners based in Paris and other regions
• Drive cross-selling opportunities and contribute to international client engagements
• Bring global best practice and insights into the UK market
• Support and participate in wider group initiatives across sectors and geographies

Leadership & Team Development

• Act as a senior leader within the UK consulting team
• Mentor and develop consultants, helping elevate the team’s commercial and strategic capabilities
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with Talan’s values

• Extensive experience in consulting within Energy & Utilities (strategy, transformation, or sector advisory)
• Strong track record of business development and revenue growth, at Partner or Director level
• Deep understanding of the UK energy market and broader global energy trends
• Proven experience across conventional and new energy value chains, with exposure to both upstream and downstream activities (e.g. generation, grid, distribution, or retail energy)
• Established network across utilities, energy companies, network operators, central government departments, oil & gas, or energy-related institutions
• Proven experience engaging C-suite stakeholders
• Ability to bridge sector expertise with digital and technology-led solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across global teams and multidisciplinary environments
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset, with a self-starter and team-oriented approach

What We Are Looking For

• A credible and recognised leader in the Energy & Utilities consulting sector
• A team player who is comfortable playing a central role expanding market presence and influencing sector transformation
• A commercially driven individual with a passion for growing consulting businesses
• Someone who combines strategic insight, industry expertise and relationship-building capability
• A leader excited by the opportunity to shape and scale a high-growth practice
• Additional language skills, particularly French, are desirable and would support effective collaboration across our international business, however, it is not essential for success in this role.

• Location: London or Birmingham (with some flexibility for hybrid working)
• Senior leadership role within a fast-growing UK Consulting practice
• Opportunity to play a defining role in scaling Talan’s Energy & Utilities business in the UK
• Exposure to global clients, international collaboration, and cutting-edge energy transition topics

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments

Our commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth. As a socially responsible leader, Talan continually invests in sustainable growth, addressing both social and environmental challenges. We achieve this while preserving our core values and ensuring operational excellence for our clients. This commitment to excellence extends across all aspects of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

For the past three years, through our 360° approach to social and environmental responsibility, we have been driving significant change and strengthening these principles within our corporate DNA. The solid foundations we've been building since 2021 are enabling our organisation to transform in a sustainable and positive manner.

Disability Inclusion 

We recognise that the diversity of legislative and cultural frameworks for supporting individuals with disabilities requires the implementation of specific policies and a unique approach in each country where the Group operates. Talan is committed to strengthening its involvement in promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities by implementing dedicated support systems and raising awareness among our teams on these issues.

WHAT WE OFFER

We believe that Talan UK & Ireland's culture is fundamental to the achievement of our objectives. A great culture ensures a consistent experience for our partners whomever they work with in the team. For those considering applying for a role at Talan UK & Ireland, we offer an engaging work environment and the opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative setting that allows people to grow and learn new skills. This role offers successful candidates an opportunity to work in a fast-paced consultancy specialising in energy and environment delivering real impact for our clients and supporting our corporate sustainability objectives.

WHY JOIN TALAN/?

• Be part of a high-growth consulting and technology group
• Work at the intersection of energy transition, strategy and innovation
• Leverage a strong base of existing expertise and client relationships
• Collaborate with an international network of sector experts and partners
• Shape the future of a fast-evolving practice with real leadership influence