South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all six continents, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities.
Our Advisory team provides our clients with outstanding technical expertise that enables the successful implementation of complex sustainability projects. Our expertise spans across multiple topics including land and water management, climate strategies, renewable energies, environmental impact assessments, green products, climate policy, carbon pricing, climate finance, and sustainable finance, to name just a few. If you are a smart, ambitious and dynamic sustainability professional with a strong passion to make a real difference in the fight against climate change, the below position may be right for you!
Job summary:
As part of the Renewable Energy Solutions team within Advisory, you will lead the development and upgrade of our global quantitative models on power & renewables. The Managing Consultant will work alongside a broad range of energy industry experts analyzing the evolving PPA policy, technology and competitive landscape, through rigorous research and data analysis, and perform quantitative PPA analysis and business case modelling. The position provides an opportunity for a successful candidate to apply their knowledge of quantitative PPA modelling, and global power markets to provide our clients with outstanding technical expertise that enables the successful implementation of complex sustainability projects. Managing Consultant functions as a core member of the Renewable Energy Solutions team, contributing to written reports, assisting with consulting projects, appraising multi technology and multi geographic PPAs, and undertaking as well as improving our business case modelling. This is a fast growing and dynamic business area with global market potential.
Main tasks & responsibilities:
Manage and supervise medium- to large-size sustainability consulting mandates throughout their entire project cycle: initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure.
Collecting market insights/data and ensuring data integrity to maintain and enhance in house energy modeling capabilities
Responsibility for performing analyses related to global power and renewable wholesale power markets including assessing the performance of various PPA projects
Tracking PPA market evolution and a strong understanding of current and expected supply and demand fundamentals
Lead or contribute to regular reports including PPA business case modeling, power and renewable forecasts, market updates, and policy developments, trends and competitor analysis.
Carry out topical research to help clients understand PPA drivers, trends, competitive landscape, and opportunities
Deliver insights through written reports, presentations, and client interactions
Participate in consulting project development and deliver
Profile Requirements:
A university degree in topics such as engineering, economics, statistics or industry-related fields is required. Graduate degree with quantitative experience preferred.
Relevant work experience (the expectation is between 3 and 6 years) in power markets, renewable energy or working in industry (e.g. utility, corporate, project developer), government, research or consulting.
Strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience in savings and financial cash flows modelling, preferably with an experience in PPA/power market appraisal. In addition, modelling and optimization of battery energy storage solutions (BESS) as well as power grid expertise will be strongly preferred.
Sound understanding of power markets.
Understanding of the challenges faced by multinational companies undertaking the transition to Renewable Energy
Strong commercial skills and good business sense, the ability to identify and seize opportunities in a challenging and competitive market environment
Advanced skills in Microsoft and Google Suite applications. Knowledge of Python will be an advantage.
Excellent oral and written skills in English (mother tongue or equivalent), other languages (German, French, Spanish) will be an advantage
What we offer:
At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation.
We’re a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make; South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
