Consultant - Public sector (energy focus)

Job Family:Sustainability ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:NoneAre you eager to work with talented people to develop innovative solutions for society’s most complex and challenging problems? At Guidehouse, a leading global consulting firm, we serve public and commercial clients with specialized capabilities in strategy, technology, and risk management. In Europe, we build on a 40-year track record in energy, sustainability, and beyond.We offer an exciting, international, fast-paced environment that fosters intellectual growth and rewards impact. Our firm is at the forefront of solving complex problems for clients across government and private sectors, giving our people the opportunity to shape the future of consulting.This Utrecht-based role is for a strong MSc graduate who wants to work on projects related to the energy and climate transition for mostly public clients.We are looking for candidates whoHave a strong affinity with energy and sustainability topics, emphasizing areas such as policies, decarbonization of industry and transport, new energy solutions and land-use related topics.Bring skills and interests that complement Guidehouse’s broad strengths, for example related to agentic AI, data automation or across sector collaboration.Demonstrate a consulting mindset: Commercially oriented, agile, and able to understand sector dynamics.Possess strong soft skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.Are proactive, independent, and passionate about consulting.What you will do:You will work with (mostly) public sector clients on strategic, analytical and technology questions essential for a successful and accelerated energy transition: market and policy analysis, data-driven insights, client interviews, workshops, and digital or technology-enabled transformation.You execute high quality work and are supported and supervised by your team to be most effective and develop. You organize your own tasks and schedules, working on multiple projects simultaneously. You work in a team on complex problems and deliver high quality, client-ready work. Project teams are interdisciplinary and often international, combining expertise in energy systems, markets, infrastructure, technology and management consulting.What you will need:You are:A team player who collaborates effectively at all levels.A critical thinker with attention to detail and creativity in problem-solving.Able to balance multiple priorities and communicate clearly to stakeholders.Comfortable communicating and open to coaching.Able to work efficiently and effectively (both virtually and in-person) in an independent, proactive manner.Able to show a working knowledge of data collection, organisational and analytical skillsExperienced with Microsoft Office applications, and comfortable using artificial intelligence tools to improve efficiency and project delivery.Willing to occasionally travel and work internationallyOther requirements:MSc degree, preferably in energy science, business, engineering, economics or similar fieldsAffinity with working on renewable energy and sustainability policies and for governmentsClear written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English. Other languages are a plusNo restrictions around performing work in the NetherlandsNice to have are proven extracurricular activities and/or international experience, preferably with relevant internship or some related work experienceHow to ApplyApply with your CV, including academic grades, and a motivation letter of up to 400 words explaining why Guidehouse, why energy and climate policy, and what previous experience shows your consulting potential.Guidehouse is an equal opportunities employer. 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