Energy and Climate Managing Consultant – Buildings 4 Sustainability: Policy/Heat Transition Expert

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Energy and Climate Managing Consultant – Buildings 4 Sustainability: Policy/Heat Transition Expert, Cologne

Client:

Guidehouse

Location:

Cologne, Germany

Job Category:

Consulting

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

1

Posted:

16.05.2025

Expiry Date:

30.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Family: Sustainability Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: None

Welcome to Guidehouse’s Europe and Middle East (EME) public sector (PS) team within our global Energy, Sustainability and Infrastructure segment (ES&I). With more than 700 consultants, ES&I is the largest energy and sustainability consulting team worldwide. While in ES&I we collaborate with utilities, energy companies, large corporations, product manufacturers, and investors to navigate the rapidly changing energy landscape, our PS team focuses on governments like the European Commission and the German government, executing high-level impactful projects to help make society climate neutral. Our work influences policymaking through science-based reports, technological expertise, and innovative approaches.

More information is available on our website. Check out the impactful work we do.

What You Will Do:

• Join our EME PS team as a Managing Consultant to lead projects transforming the buildings sector towards sustainability and climate neutrality, balancing environmental, societal, and economic considerations.
• Collaborate across disciplines with engineers, scientists, economists, and policymakers to develop balanced, cost-effective solutions.
• Engage in data gathering, analysis, complex calculations & simulations, policy analysis, report writing, and presenting findings to clients.
• Enjoy opportunities to learn, challenge yourself, and develop skills through hands-on experience and formal training via the Guidehouse Learning platform.

What You Will Need:

• A degree in natural sciences, engineering, economics focused on technology, or political science, with top academic performance.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in energy and/or climate analysis, including internships.
• A passion for climate action, especially decarbonizing the building and heating sectors within their complex contexts.
• Interest in expanding expertise in district heat/heat networks.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication, and networking skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel occasionally, including outside Europe (e.g., MENA, US).
• Fluent in German (C1 or higher) and English, both written and spoken.

Nice to Have:

Experience in:

• Building energy calculation/simulation (e.g., TRNSYS, EnergyPlus)
• R programming or advanced Excel skills
• Heat network analysis or policies
• Sector coupling, heat pumps, EVs, hydrogen integration
• Life-cycle assessment methods and tools
• Understanding of national and international policy cycles

Our Offer:

Guidehouse provides a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive salary and flexible benefits, fostering a diverse and supportive workplace.

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