Senior Consultant London Edinburgh

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.

For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the worlds most influential energy producers utilities companies financial institutions and governments.

Now with the worlds energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before sector-specific views are no longer enough. Thats why weve redefined whats possible with Intelligence Connected.

By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds all supercharged by Synoptic AI we deliver a clear interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries markets and regions across the globe.

This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence whether planning days weeks months or decades ahead.

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• Inclusive we succeed together
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• Customer committed we put customers at the heart of our decisions
• Future Focused we accelerate change
• Curious we turn knowledge into action

Role Overview

As a Senior Consultant you will deliver strategic and commercial consulting projects across the energy metals & mining and natural resources sectors. Contributing to project workstreams you will combine Wood Mackenzies industry-leading data market intelligence and analytical tools with your commercial insight to develop actionable recommendations for clients.

Working closely with project leaders clients and subject matter experts you will apply comprehensive analysis innovative thinking and industry expertise to solve complex business challenges. You will also support effective project delivery ensuring high-quality outcomes strong stakeholder engagement and adherence to project timelines.

This role can be based in London or Edinburgh and may require occasional travel to support client engagements.

Main Responsibilities

Analysis

• Support a broad range of consulting engagements through advanced modelling data analysis and the development of innovative analytical approaches.
• Contribute to the creation of high-quality client presentations and reports ensuring insights are clear compelling and actionable.
• Gather analyse and interpret data from a variety of internal and external sources including databases industry publications websites and Wood Mackenzie products.
• Maintain exceptional standards of professionalism accuracy and attention to detail to deliver robust high-quality analysis.
• Take ownership of project workstreams delivering results independently and presenting findings with confidence credibility and authority to both clients and colleagues.

Thinking Creatively:

• Encourage creative problem solving through challenging assumptions identifying opportunities and developing solutions to client challenges.
• Contribute ideas that enhance methodologies offerings and consulting best practices.

Communication

• Communicate effectively through clear professional written verbal and presentation skills engaging confidently with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with colleagues across the business.
• Proactively keep clients and project teams informed providing regular updates on progress risks and key developments.
• Present complex information clearly and concisely tailoring messages to effectively influence clients and colleagues.

Managing Tasks

• Effectively plan prioritise and manage workload to deliver high-quality outcomes and ensure project objectives milestones and deadlines are achieved.

Teamwork

• Work effectively across consulting research and commercial teams building relationships based on openness trust and shared success.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability responding positively to changing priorities and business needs.
• Support the continuous improvement of consulting methodologies best practices service offerings and strategic initiatives.

About You

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience (2 - 5 years) in consulting strategy commercial analysis market intelligence or a related analytical role.
• Knowledge of Metals & Mining or broader natural resources sectors with an understanding of industry dynamics value chains and the implications of the energy transition.
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills including data analysis modelling market assessment and strategic evaluation. Proficiency in Excel PowerPoint and Word
• Commercially minded intellectually curious and passionate about solving complex client challenges.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex information and influence stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative team-oriented approach.
• Highly organised adaptable and capable of delivering results independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience in market analysis corporate strategy market entry valuation or financial modelling within consulting or industry environments is advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Effective cross team worker being able to work in an open and trusting way
• Results oriented ensuring thathigh -qualitywork standards are met
• Problem solving skills
• Creativity
• Client focus orientation
• Interest in the professional services sector
• Adopts a flexible approach towards work
• Adaptability
• Logical structured thinker
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Personal time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office products and understanding of AI tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong writing and presentation skills

Equal Opportunities

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