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Our Communities, Energy and Infrastructure (CE&I) practice engages with leaders in energy and utility clients to successfully navigate the energy transition.  We work across value chains creating decarbonisation strategies and helping drive forward solutions including demand response/flexibility, energy and water efficiency, smarter electricity grids and infrastructure, climate resilience and adaptation strategies and business transformation.   

To consistently bring highest value to our clients, we work in a uniquely collaborative model integrating insights from our industry, policy and regulation teams along with deep expertise and a track record in energy systems and sustainability. 

Supporting our clients with the complexity and challenges of the energy transition is dependent upon our ability to bring together a wide range of capabilities and skills.  We are looking to hire exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and experiences with a passion for making the energy transition a reality. It is important to us that all employees uphold Guidehouse’s values of respect, integrity, innovation, stewardship, and excellence and are supportive of our culture of inclusion & diversity.

The UAE team is part of an integrated international business at Guidehouse, combining the UK, European, UAE and Canadian teams under the EMEC business segment.

What You Will Do:

As a Consultant at Guidehouse you will be working in a team, advising our clients on how they can best navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with the energy transition.  In this role you will:

• Create meaningful impact for our clients from projects on topics such as: decarbonisation pathways for transport, industry and heat, electricity and water network innovation, climate risk, mitigation and adaptation, flexibility markets, net-zero business model opportunities, energy efficiency, whole system solutions across electricity, water, and gas, network asset management,  and infrastructure development. 

  
  

• Perform industry research, engage internal and external stakeholders, prepare client deliverables, and present findings to your project team and clients. 

  
  

• Synthesise data into clear analyses and provide fact-based recommendations and solutions for drafting summary reports and presentations.

  
  

• Support the development of plans to implement the recommendations and solutions proposed. 

  
  

• Support the development of client proposals and other business development activities. 

  
  

• Collaborate with Guidehouse colleagues globally and in related teams including those with a Public Sector and with a Sustainability focus.

  
  

You Are 

• A proactive team-player who demonstrates their willingness and ability to work effectively in diverse teams, collaborating with colleagues at all levels. 

  
  

• A critical thinker with a strong eye for detail and creativity in problem solving.

  
  

• Able to show a working knowledge of data collection, organisation and analytical skills.

  
  

• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and show a good understanding of the project objectives and client expectations.

  
  

• A strong communicator with excellent written and presentation skills.

  
  

• Passionate about the energy transition, innovation, and personal development.

  
  

What You Will Need: 

• Relevant undergraduate degree (e.g., engineering, energy, economics, mathematics, international business, physical sciences etc.).

  
  

• 1 (ONE) or more years of working experience in related fields.

  
  

• A strong curiosity, and/or experience, in a relevant industry topic such as: power systems, renewable energy integration, industry decarbonization, flexibility markets, electricity transmission & distribution planning, climate risk, mitigation & adaptation, the importance of water efficiency and innovation in the energy transition, low carbon gas opportunities such as hydrogen and biofuels, sustainability and the environment.

  
  

• Experienced with Microsoft products, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with other analytics tools a plus. 

  
  

• Right to work in the UAE (e.g. UAE National, Golden Visa). Note Guidehouse does provide Visa sponsorship.

  
  

• Fluent English language (written and spoken).

  
  

• Flexibility to work with Guidehouse colleagues and/or client teams in our UAE offices and other UAE locations as needed.

  
  

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Relevant Master’s degree (e.g., engineering, energy, economics, mathematics, international business,  physical sciences, etc.). 

  
  

• Willingness to travel internationally.

  
  

• Fluent Arabic language (written and spoken).

  
  

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse

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