Advisory Consultant

Description

• Analyse data to identify trends and provide insights that drive decision-making.
• Environment & Sustainability – supporting environmental programmes and climate adaptation
• Support the creation of long-term adaptive strategies to address future uncertainties.
• Data & Insights – using data to drive performance and decision-making
• Prepare high-quality reports and presentations to inform client and internal decision-making.
• Ensure appropriate governance and assurance structures are in place for programmes and projects.
• Support the development of justified and efficient regulatory business plans for clients.
• Contribute to business development activities, including supporting bids and proposals.
• Improve and make best use of asset data to deliver optimal business solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders constructively, challenging accepted norms and promoting innovative solutions.
• Deliver strategic advisory services across Advisory’s five core capabilities: Strategy & Performance, Asset Planning, Environment & Sustainability, Regulatory Economics, and Data & Insights.
• Strategy & Performance – shaping strategic thinking and enabling transformation
• Regulatory Economics – providing insight into regulatory frameworks and cost intelligence
• Deliver projects to excellent time, cost, and quality standards.
• Organise and facilitate meetings and workshops with clients to enable collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Strong data interpretation and analytical skills, with experience using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar.
• Familiarity with asset planning, environmental programmes, or regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Proven ability to deliver projects in consultancy or client-facing environments, ideally within water, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Understanding of commercial principles, including cost estimation and value optimisation.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and adapt to changing client priorities.
• Experience preparing reports, business cases, or presentations for senior decision-makers.
• Experience in strategic analysis, performance improvement, or transformation projects.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and building collaborative relationships across diverse teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capability and willingness to challenge conventional approaches.

Benefits

• Medicash cash plan (Money back on everyday healthcare costs such as dental, glasses, contact lenses)
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Electric Car Scheme
• Company mobile phone and laptop provided.
• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme (with access to GP appointments, Physio appointments and Mental Health Support)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to purchase additional leave.
• Life Assurance Scheme 4 x annual salary
• Professional Membership fees paid.
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance