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OverviewCity Science is an SME founded in 2015 with a core mission of delivering decarbonisation. We help organisations committed to decarbonisation achieve meaningful and quantifiable carbon reductions quickly and efficiently. We work collaboratively across our business to provide integrated solutions to our clients and have worked with major national bodies such as DESNZ and the Climate Change Committee, as well as local authorities. Our energy work includes district heat networks, Local Area Energy Plans, Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies, renewable and low carbon energy assessments, hydrogen strategies, and bespoke research.
Location, Term and GradeLocation: Remote first, flexible working arrangements, with all UK based locations considered. Flexible office spaces in London, Exeter and Bristol for those wanting to use them.Term: Permanent, Full Time. Reduced hours may be considered, please state in your application.Grade: Consultant (other grades may be considered if exceptional).
ClosingClosing: Monday 22 September 2025 at 09:00. We reserve the right to close this position early if a suitable candidate is found, therefore early application is recommended.
About the RoleWe are seeking a Consultant level candidate (2+ years professional experience or PhD) who can deliver our broad range of energy consulting commissions, with a particular interest in candidates with a highly technical background and modelling capability.
The ideal candidate will have an academic background in a highly quantitative degree (e.g. engineering, physics), energy systems expertise, and modelling skills (spreadsheet and code). While preference is for candidates with professional experience, those coming straight from a relevant PhD will be considered. You will contribute to the delivery of projects via the production of models and analysis. In addition to technical work, you will contribute to non-technical tasks such as bid writing, stakeholder engagement and qualitative research. We are a small consultancy, so we all wear many hats. You will also support the growth of our business by helping to deliver on wider commercial targets.
Key Responsibilities
Research, modelling, and analysis across a range of energy and net zero projects
Data analysis, including GIS, Excel, and potentially Python or other programming languages
Producing high-quality reports and presentations for clients
Supporting the growth of our energy and net zero offering and portfolio of projects; supporting and leading tender delivery as appropriate
Essential Requirements
Relevant work experience (2+ years or PhD)
Demonstrable technical knowledge across energy systems
Excel skills, coding, GIS and data visualisation
Strong technical writing capability and the ability to produce high-quality client reports
Professional, consultative and collaborative approach
Ability to communicate technical outputs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Degree in a technical or scientific field (e.g., engineering, physics)
Desirable Requirements
Experience with District Heat Networks
Experience with Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES)
Experience with Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP)
Advanced Python and GIS
Masters or PhD in a highly technical field
Rewards and Benefits
Opportunity to oversee considerable business growth
Performance-related bonus
Flexible and remote working arrangements
25 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Buy/Sell annual leave policy
Group pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity policy
Eye care policy
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance program
Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the consultancy
Ongoing mentoring, training and support from board members
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