Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Partner (m/w/d) (Partner Level)

ERM, a global leader in sustainability consulting, is seeking a dynamic Germany-based Partner to grow our end-to-end service offering across the energy project lifecycle (from concept through financing, consenting, construction, O&M and decommissioning) in transmission and distribution.

ERM in Germany

Since established in 1989, ERM Germany has enjoyed steady growth and now employs over 150 people based across multiple locations. Throughout the years, ERM Germany has built a solid reputation in the environmental services market and our Capital Projects Delivery (CPD) team has been delivering technically challenging environmental and social impact studies (EIA’s and ESIA’s) for some of the largest infrastructure projects in Germany. This team has more than tripled its size in the past 15 years and we work with a wide range of clients including domestic companies, large German and European banks, international lending organisations and corporate clients, supporting them with key decisions on project financing and green-field development investments.

Role profile

As a Partner at ERM, you will be instrumental in driving our strategic direction and commercial growth within Germany and surrounding regions (DACH). Your focus will be primarily focussed on transmission infrastructure. Ideally you will have an understanding of energy transition projects within the German market.

Leveraging your extensive client relationships with TSO’s and major energy clients (primarily developers and investors) combined with your deep understanding of the low carbon energy transition, you will develop and expand trusted client relationships, generate new business, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-impact sustainability-led solutions. These responsibilities reflect the dual commitments of driving growth and providing governance in project delivery.

In order to have full oversight of the life-cycle of our projects you will need to have an understanding of German planning laws, permitting regulations and environmental impact assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales in our low carbon energy business.

• Build on your existing client relationships with developers of and investors in renewable energy generation, energy transmission (TSO) and distribution (DNO) and energy storage assets.

• Provide value-adding consulting advice and innovative, pragmatic solutions to support clients through feasibility, financing, consenting and post-consenting stages of capital projects. Our focus is on collaborating with our clients to achieve their business objectives safely and efficiently.

• Network effectively with colleagues across the business to understand and take to market ERM’s extensive range of low carbon energy solutions and related ‘client journey’ integrated value propositions.

• Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory developments in Germany and the European energy transition landscape, sharing insights with our team (to shape strategic direction) and clients to deepen trusted relationships.

• Prepare and deliver winning proposals and compelling presentations and reports to senior stakeholders.

• Represent ERM at industry conferences, seminars, and events to enhance company visibility and reputation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science

• Extensive knowledge of German energy market (renewables, storage and transmission markets), including technologies, regulatory frameworks, and market trends

• Proven success in consultancy with a strong track record of client relationship management and project delivery in the power sector

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities

• Ability to work effectively within local, regional and global, multidisciplinary teams

The Partnership

This is a Partner opportunity. Our partnership model is a significant differentiator for ERM in that it presents an almost unique opportunity for leading consultants in a truly global firm to own and contribute to the direction and success of the company. Our partnership model offers unparalleled opportunities for leaders with ambition, vision and proven expertise, providing meaningful equity ownership with significant financial and intangible rewards.

To apply

As a business, we aim to build an inclusive culture by identifying, acquiring, developing and retaining a highly skilled and high performing workforce, which reflects the diverse global marketplace in which we operate, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious preference, sexual orientation, physical attributes, educational background. If you share our values and passion in sustainability and are interested in this role, please submit your resume and brief cover letter (in English) including salary expectations.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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