Principal - Consulting

OverviewWood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables energy and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human an everchanging world companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. Thats why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth backed by over 50 years experience. Our team of over 2400 experts operating across 30 global locations are enabling customers decisions through realtime analytics consultancy events and thought leadership. Together we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.WoodMacWood Mackenzie Brand VideoWood Mackenzie ValuesInclusive we succeed togetherTrusting we choose to trust each otherCustomer committed we put customers at the heart of our decisionsFuture Focused we accelerate changeCurious we turn knowledge into actionCompanyWood Mackenzie are the global research analytics and consultancy business powering the natural resources industry. For 50 years we have been providing the quality data analytics and insights our customers rely on to inspire their decision making.Our dedicated oil gas & LNG power & renewables chemicals metals & mining sector teams are located around the world and deliver a variety of projects based on our assessment and valuation of thousands of individual assets companies and economic indicators such as market supply demand and price trends.We have over 2500 employees in 30 locations serving customers in nearly 80 countries. Together we inspire and innovate the markets we serve providing invaluable intelligence to help our customers overcome the toughest challenges and make strategic decisions that will ultimately accelerate the worlds transition to a more sustainable future.Role PurposeWe are seeking an individual with energy and natural resources management consulting skills to help grow our Strategic Accounts consulting practice in the EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa) Region. The Principal Consultant will be a senior member of the EMEA SA consulting team based in Dubai responsible for delivering an expanding range of strategic consulting assignments. As a Principal Consultant you will take a leading role in our project team delivering a wide variety of consulting projects to clients.As a key member of our EMEA team you will be responsible for project managing energy related consultancy projects and for helping us enhance and deepen our advisory relationship with clients. You will be supported to grow your understanding of the evolving energy and natural resources sector to become an energy consultant. The position requires the ability to apply detailed knowledge of and experience in the energy space to a broad range of client situations including the implications and opportunities inherent to the energy transition and to develop strategic insight from an array of analyses making use of our inhouse tools and products.While the role is part of the EMEA team you will be involved in a range of consulting projects spanning the globe including the Americas and Asia. The successful candidate will therefore be expected to travel on a projectspecific basis. Our clients include energy companies private equity firms financial institutions infrastructure operators investors traders governments and others.Main ResponsibilitiesProject ManagementProject planning define course of action to accomplish goal of assignmentMaintain close communication with clients to keep them informed of progress and ensure projects bring impactful insights that add strategic valueOrganise proper resources for projects manage project implementation structure deliverables and ensure highquality delivery within the budget and timelineOversee the work of other members of the team including AssociatesIdentify followup and resale opportunitiesFollow company consulting procedures and methodologiesBusiness DevelopmentDevelop relationships with consulting clients to foster repeat businessDiscuss consulting needs with clients prepare and present proposals to clientsCollaborate with the team to scope opportunities and to estimate fees for quotationParticipate in industry events to network with potential clients where appropriatePractice DevelopmentCoach and mentor more junior consultants taking personal responsibility for their development and tracking of their progressSupport the regional VP of Gas & LNG Consulting in expanding the consulting practiceAssist with the development of new consulting offerings to provide better insights and solutions to our clientsWork with colleagues in other sector consulting teams Upstream Downstream Power & Renewables Chemicals Hydrogen Emissions and Carbon Management to ensure good coordination across the value chain for our clientsLead project reviews to foster continuous improvementAnalysis and Commercial/Strategic IntelligenceIdentify obtain sort and o