Contract Type

Permanent

Work pattern

Full time

Position Location

Brighton, United Kingdom; Glasgow, United Kingdom; Croydon, United Kingdom; Belgrade, Serbia; Sofia, Bulgaria; Madrid, Spain; Genova, Italy

Job Description

About the role

Based within the economics team within the Energy business, you will be expected to manage and contribute to projects involving a range of economic and financial issues on energy matters in a global arena.

You will be involved in projects which will include the following roles:

• Energy system master planning (planting and optimal operations) from electricity generation to wider Integrated Resource Planning (IRP)
• Techno-economic analysis of energy supply, flexibility and energy utilisation options (latter using total cost of ownership) and including levelised cost analysis of energy systems and services
• Techno-economic analysis of energy supply, flexibility and energy utilisation options (latter using total cost of ownership) and including levelised cost analysis of energy systems and services
• Techno-economics of the hydrogen economy and decarbonisation options
• Energy demand forecasting – both top down (econometric) and bottom-up
• Analysis of energy policy and regulatory impacts on markets and techno-economics
• Report preparation and presentation to clients
• Tender preparation based on Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Expressions of Interest (RFIs)

The work will involve predominantly quantitative analysis (using simple spreadsheet models, more complex models and proprietary software) and techno-economic analysis mainly in the electricity sector, especially the generation and Transmission sectors, but also likely to involve market and regulatory insight.

Candidate Specification

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Masters in economics (or related field with a quantitative emphasis) and experience in economics or closely related discipline in the area of energy markets
• High level of IT literacy and numeracy skills
• Experience of working as a consultant and assignments overseas will be an advantage
• Experience of advising clients on large scale power transactions
• A strong track record in modelling and quantitative analysis is essential
• Particularly relevant experience in this area includes electricity market/dispatch modelling, least cost expansion studies, demand forecasting, use of Monte Carlo simulation and statistical packages, optimisation principles, Integrated Resource Planning (IRP), generation planning, tariff analysis
• Good report writing and public presentation skills
• Ability to produce clear and logical written communication
• Ability to be adaptable and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• A keen interest in contributing to business development including writing proposals and making occasional pitches
• Flexible approach to work, and ability to prioritise and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and client needs

Job Profile

About Us

One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, Mott MacDonald is a multisector consultancy providing engineering, management, and development services on projects in 150 countries. With over 16,000 of the best people working on a diverse range of challenges, we’re helping our clients deliver sustainable infrastructure and development solutions. Together, we are opening opportunities with connected thinking

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across a number of sectors including hydropower, nuclear, defence, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design, to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Other Information

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can assist.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

More About Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

Job Ref

59517BR

Recruiter Contact

Gillian Wilson

Country

Bulgaria, Italy, Serbia, Spain, United Kingdom

Region/State

ALL - Bulgaria, All - Italy, All - Serbia, ALL - Spain, England - Outer London, England - South East, Scotland

Discipline

Energy, Finance and Accounting

Sector

Energy

Website Region

Europe and Central Asia

Website Sector

Energy