Anthesis is Hiring Associate Director – Energy Transition in the UK

About Anthesis

Anthesis is a global sustainability and advisory organisation focused on helping businesses, cities, investors and other organisations improve their sustainability performance.

As a certified B Corp, Anthesis works to place people and the planet at the centre of its work. The company develops financially driven sustainability strategies supported by technical expertise and collaborative teams operating internationally.

Anthesis works with organisations across multiple sectors to address sustainability, climate change and business resilience challenges.

Role Overview

Anthesis is seeking an experienced Principal Consultant / Associate Director to join its Climate & Nature business line, with a primary focus on the Energy Transition service line.

Job Title: Associate Director – Energy Transition
Department: Climate & Nature Solutions – Advisory
Job Location: United Kingdom
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full Time
Closing Date: Not specified
Salary: Competitive and based on experience and skills

The successful candidate will also provide support across the Climate Risk & Resilience and Greenhouse Gas Accounting service lines.

The Energy Transition team works on projects requiring practical, innovative and technically informed solutions. Its work focuses on three main areas:

Industrial decarbonisation.
Technical due diligence.
Mandatory energy reporting.

In this senior role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering strategic, technical and regulatory advisory services that help industrial clients reduce carbon emissions and improve energy performance.

The position combines deep technical expertise with commercial leadership. You will identify new business opportunities, develop compelling decarbonisation and compliance solutions, build senior client relationships and oversee the delivery of high-quality projects.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Director – Energy Transition will play an important role in growing the Energy Transition service line and supporting clients across industrial sectors.

Your responsibilities will include:

Business Development and Work Winning

Identify, nurture and convert new business opportunities across manufacturing, chemicals, transport, utilities, heavy industry and pharmaceutical sectors.
Develop high-impact proposals, value propositions and commercial strategies.
Create solutions that address client challenges relating to decarbonisation, carbon reporting and regulatory compliance.
Drive revenue growth through cross-selling opportunities across decarbonisation strategy, feasibility assessments, low-carbon technology implementation, energy audits and reporting programmes.
Develop commercially compelling business cases that support client investment decisions.

Client Relationship Management

Build and manage senior-level relationships with clients.
Act as a strategic advisor who understands both business priorities and technical constraints.
Engage with clients across the United Kingdom and internationally.
Represent Anthesis at industry forums, conferences and client engagements.
Help strengthen the organisation’s market profile and credibility.

Technical and Strategic Advisory

Develop and deliver strategic, technical and regulatory advisory services.
Guide clients on carbon reduction strategies and regulatory requirements.
Support industrial clients in improving energy performance.
Provide expertise on industrial decarbonisation pathways and energy transition solutions.
Leverage digital solutions to improve project delivery and increase the value of outcomes for clients.
Support the development of partnerships with technology providers, industry bodies and innovators.

Leadership and Collaboration

Oversee the delivery of complex technical and commercial projects.
Foster a culture of proactive opportunity identification and client-focused thinking.
Support a high-performance working environment.
Collaborate with teams across Climate Risk & Resilience and Greenhouse Gas Accounting.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates should have:

At least 7 years of experience in industrial energy, decarbonisation, process engineering or related consultancy and industry roles.
A proven track record of delivering complex technical and commercial projects.
A degree in Chemical, Process or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification. This is preferred.
Chartered status with a recognised engineering or energy institution, such as IChemE, IMechE or the Energy Institute, is preferred.
Strong practical knowledge of industrial energy systems and carbon reduction technologies.
Experience working in a fast-paced consultancy or professional services environment.

Technical Knowledge and Expertise

Applicants should have a strong understanding of heat and power generation technologies, including:

Boilers.
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) units.
Reciprocating engines.
Heat pumps.
Steam systems.
Gas turbines.
Associated balance-of-plant equipment.
Industrial utilities.

You should also understand the role of energy systems, process optimisation and carbon reduction technologies in helping industrial organisations achieve their decarbonisation goals.

Required Skills

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

Commercial Leadership

You should be capable of identifying opportunities, developing commercial strategies and converting client needs into high-value advisory projects.

Proposal Development

Strong attention to detail is essential when producing proposals, bids, presentations, client communications and other commercial documentation.

Project Management

You should be able to manage multiple projects, prioritise competing workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of delivery.

Problem-Solving

The role requires the ability to identify complex issues, develop innovative and practical solutions and adapt quickly to changing project requirements, regulations and client needs.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

You should be comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and translating technical information into clear and commercially compelling recommendations.

Travel Requirements

The successful candidate should be comfortable with:

UK-wide travel.
Occasional international travel.
Maintaining strong engagement with overseas clients.
Flexible working hours when required to accommodate projects and stakeholder needs.

Benefits

Anthesis offers the opportunity to work within a motivated team in a growing global sustainability company.

Benefits include:

The opportunity to make a direct impact on the growth and development of the business.
The chance to work on projects addressing sustainability and climate change challenges.
Opportunities to collaborate with sustainability subject matter experts.
Exposure to a diverse range of international clients and projects.
A competitive salary based on experience and skills.
Flexible working arrangements.
25 days of annual leave.
Two volunteering days.
A day off for your birthday.
Access to the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), which allows employees to benefit from growth in the company’s equity value.
A cooperative, supportive and open working environment.