Senior Consultant

About the role

Fichtner is seeking an experienced Senior or Lead Consultant with some travel in the UK, Ireland, and wider EU. The ideal candidate will have:

• A good chemical or mechanical engineering degree
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent
• Solid experience post-degree with direct involvement in the technical consultancy sector
• Experience gained from any area of renewable or thermal power generation or development, waste management operations or process plant management
• Proven experience with the multi-disciplinary delivery of small to very large projects, including budget management and delivery programs
• Some experience of carrying out technical due diligence on behalf of investors and/or vendors and/or public authorities.
• (Desirable) Knowledge of legislative and regulatory frameworks for waste or renewable asset projects
• Good experience of construction projects and technical contract drafting
• Excellent communication skills, with experience of communicating effectively with both engineering and non-engineering professional audiences
• Full driving licence
• Cumptent computing skills using MS office suite

Responsibilities

As a Senior or Lead Consultant at Fichtner, you will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the design, intellectual, and engineering services for developers, investors, owners, and operators of energy projects
• Delivering projects ranging from development to operation, including thermal power plants, battery storage, solar, wind, pumped storage hydro, and carbon capture projects
• Managing budgets and delivery programs for multi-disciplinary projects
• Conducting technical due diligence for investors and vendors, and public authorities
• Working on construction projects and drafting technical contracts
• Communicating effectively with both engineering and non-engineering professional audiences
• Leading teams and managing projects

Requirements

The following requirements are essential for this role:

• A good chemical or mechanical engineering degree
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent
• Solid experience post-degree with direct involvement in the technical consultancy sector
• Experience in renewable or thermal power generation or development, waste management operations, or process plant management
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project delivery, including budget management and delivery programs
• Experience conducting technical due diligence for investors and vendors, and public authorities
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory frameworks for waste or renewable asset projects
• Experience in construction projects and technical contract drafting
• Excellent communication skills, with experience of communicating effectively with both engineering and non-engineering professional audiences
• Full driving licence
• Cumptent computing skills using MS office suite

Qualifications

The following qualifications are desirable but not required:

• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory frameworks for waste or renewable asset projects
• Experience in construction projects and technical contract drafting
• Excellent communication skills, with experience of communicating effectively with both engineering and non-engineering professional audiences
• Full driving licence
• Cumptent computing skills using MS office suite

Skills

To succeed in this role, you should possess the following skills:

• Technical expertise in renewable or thermal power generation or development, waste management operations, or process plant management
• Project management and budget management skills
• Ability to conduct technical due diligence for investors and vendors, and public authorities
• Strong communication skills, with experience of communicating effectively with both engineering and non-engineering professional audiences
• Leadership and team management skills

Benefits

At Fichtner, you can expect:

• A competitive salary with a leading bonus scheme of up to 20% of salary
• Hybrid working with modern easy access offices
• Opportunity to purchase company shares after a qualifying period
• Significant training, development, and career growth opportunities
• Financial support with professional fees/memberships
• Company electrical vehicle car leasing scheme
• Private medical & life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fitnes trainer provided every week for group boot camps
• Team and company social events, including a family barbecue, Christmas Party, and team activities
• Milestone scheme celebrating years spent as part of the Fichtner team!

Pay

Details of pay and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Schedule

Details of the working schedule will be discussed during the interview process.