DNV
Senior or Principal Consultant – Sustainable Transport
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In DNV’s Transport team, we are driven by the vision to deliver a net-zero future across all modes of transportation. Recognising the complexity of the transition, we work across the entire value chain which includes electric vehicles, EV charging infrastructure and the battery value chain.
The Sustainable Transport team sits within DNV’s Business Advisory unit and has a strong focus on supporting investments across the transport value chain through technical and commercial advisory and due diligence services.
We work across the E-Mobility value chain, which includes financial institutions, OEMs, asset owners and operators, government and regulatory bodies, and start-ups. We also work closely across DNV energy systems including where there is an integration of battery storage and renewables into infrastructure projects.
Our Opportunity
We are looking for consultants with expertise in automotive, transport and mobility to help clients understand the opportunities, risks and practical challenges associated with transport electrification and emerging mobility technologies.
Your background will include significant experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Electric vehicle deployment, including e-Bus and e-HGV programmes
- EV charging infrastructure strategy, deployment and operations
- The battery value chain, including novel technologies, manufacturing, second-life and end-of-life solutions.
The role will involve developing as a subject matter expert, client and project leader in one or more of these areas, with the opportunity to shape the role around your interests and market developments.
Successful Senior and Principal Consultants balance project management and delivery with longer term practice development, which includes development of new services and capabilities, team development and business development activities.
This role can be based from either our London or Bristol offices, with flexibility to work under our hybrid working model. Travel will be required to support client engagements, project delivery and internal collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Project management: Manage due diligence and advisory projects, acting as client’s key point of contact, and guiding a team of consultants to execute project objectives
- Project delivery: Work as a subject matter expert, leading work packages in a range of transport projects, including supporting global projects
- Thought leadership: Develop thought leadership material and represent DNV at events to support industry engagement and practice development
- Business Development: Engage with senior stakeholders in our customers’ organisations and through your network to identify and develop new business opportunities
- Proposal development: Develop proposals based on client discussions or more formal tender processes
- Communication: Establish, build, and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders
- Technical leadership and mentoring: Support the development of others through training, coaching and mentoring.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, so it’s important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including;
- Non-contractual profit share scheme
- Excellent development and career progression opportunities
- Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options
- Wellbeing benefits: (inc Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices
- Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
- Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
- Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570)
- Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping
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DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience of working in a consulting environment, with a specialty in automotive, transport or mobility
- Experience of electric vehicle deployment, EV charging infrastructure, and battery value chain
- Experienced in technical and/or commercial due diligence projects
- Technical expertise which includes: asset selection, deployment considerations, useful life analysis, operations and maintenance strategies and contract analysis
- Commercial expertise which includes: market and competitor assessment, market sizing, customer analysis, and financial model reviews
- Experience in leading projects and/or workstreams, with strong reporting and analysis skills
- Commercially minded, with experience developing client relationships, identifying opportunities, understanding market trends and helping shape service offerings that meet evolving customer needs
- A master’s degree in automotive, mechanical or electrical engineering is highly desirable but not mandatory
- A valid UK Driving Licence would also be highly advantageous for site/client visits where needed.
Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.
About Energy Systems
We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.
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