Senior Principal - Energy & Utilities (London, UK)

At Q5, we partner with several of the world’s leading energy and utilities organisations to solve complex challenges – whether it's navigating transformation, unlocking growth, or optimising performance. Our Energy, Utilities and Natural Resources practice works with C-suite clients across a broad range of businesses, from Global Supermajors, national scale utilities, small independents and high-growth PE backed businesses

We’re looking for a Senior Principal (Engagement Manager) with experience across the Energy & Utilities sector, who brings intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire and lead teams. If you thrive in ambiguity, enjoy tackling complex problems, and are eager to make a real impact on the industry, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

1. Consulting & Delivery

You’ll lead teams and client engagements that drive outstanding results for our clients.

• Own the end-to-end delivery of multiple engagements, from scoping and mobilisation to execution and wrap-up.
• Lead project teams, ensuring clarity of roles, effective collaboration, and structured problem-solving.
• Build strong client relationships, acting as the go-to advisor for senior stakeholders and influencing key decisions – operating confidently and comfortably at senior levels.
• Manage project scope,