Partner, Low Carbon Energy (Renewables, Transmission & Distribution & Energy Storage) UK&I  

ERM, a global leader in sustainability consulting, is seeking a dynamic UK-based Partner to grow our end-to-end service offering across the energy project lifecycle (from concept through financing, consenting, construction, O&M and decommissioning) in renewables energy generation, storage, transmission and distribution. 

THE Role 

As a Partner at ERM, you will be instrumental in driving our strategic direction and commercial growth in the UK. Your focus will be on onshore energy projects, notably renewables, energy storage and transmission infrastructure. Leveraging your extensive client relationships with major energy clients (primarily developers and investors) and your deep understanding of the low carbon energy transition, you will develop and expand trusted client relationships, generate new business, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-impact sustainability-led solutions. These responsibilities reflect the dual commitments of driving growth and providing governance in project delivery. 

Key Responsibilities 

Drive sales in our low carbon energy business.   

Build on your existing client relationships with developers of and investors in renewable energy generation, energy transmission (TSO) and distribution (DNO) and energy storage assets.  

Provide value-adding consulting advice and innovative, pragmatic solutions to support clients through feasibility, financing, consenting and post-consenting stages of capital projects. Our focus is on collaborating with our clients to achieve their business objectives safely and efficiently. 

Network effectively with colleagues across the business to understand and take to market ERM’s extensive range of low carbon energy solutions and related ‘client journey’ integrated value propositions.  

Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory developments in the UK and European energy transition landscape, sharing insights with our team (to shape strategic direction) and clients to deepen trusted relationships. 

Prepare and deliver winning proposals and compelling presentations and reports to senior stakeholders. 

Represent ERM at industry conferences, seminars, and events to enhance company visibility and reputation. 

Qualifications & Experience 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline 

Extensive knowledge of UK energy market (renewables, storage, and transmission markets), including technologies, regulatory frameworks, and market trends 

Proven success in consultancy with a strong record of accomplishment of client relationship management and project delivery in the power sector 

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills 

Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities 

Ability to work effectively within local, regional, and global, multidisciplinary teams 

The Company  

Sustainability is our business.  

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges, and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.  

ERM’s diverse team of over 7,000 world-class experts in over 150 offices in 40 countries and territories combine strategic transformation and technical delivery to help clients operationalize sustainability at pace and scale. ERM calls this capability its “boots to boardroom” approach - a comprehensive service model that helps organizations accelerate the integration of sustainability into their strategy and operations.  

The Partnership 

This is a Partner opportunity. Our partnership model is a significant differentiator for ERM in that it presents an almost unique opportunity for leading consultants in a truly global firm to own and contribute to the direction and success of the company. Our partnership model offers unparalleled opportunities for leaders with ambition, vision, and proven expertise, providing meaningful equity ownership with significant financial and intangible rewards.