Full-Time

Management Consultant

Industry Consulting, Energy

Posted on 9/1/2026

Accenture

Accenture

10,001+ employees

Global professional services and technology consulting

No salary listed

London, UK

In Person

Time must be spent onsite with clients and partners.

Category
Consulting (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • An excellent understanding of Energy industry trends and business models.
  • A good understanding of the Energy value chain, including Upstream, Downstream, and Integrated Gas.
  • Knowledge of key emerging trends and services, together with a personal viewpoint on them.
  • Proven experience in the Energy industry, either through direct industry roles or within a consulting capacity.
  • Strong experience implementing asset integrity management programs to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent consulting and problem-solving skills, including familiarity with recognized consulting frameworks and techniques, research, quantitative analysis, structured problem-solving, and executive communication techniques.
  • A proven track record of building and sustaining lasting relationships with decision-makers across leading organizations in the sector.
  • An appreciation of how technology can contribute to solving sophisticated client business problems, with the ability to bridge business and technology.
  • Familiarity with at least some core technology platforms used in the industry.
  • The intellectual capacity to understand sophisticated issues and develop creative solutions through innovative thinking.
  • The ability to multitask and engage concurrently on different projects and activities in challenging and ambiguous circumstances.
  • The ability to work comfortably with ambiguity and identify opportunities through innovative thinking.
  • Proven presentation skills and personal impact to lead large-scale senior meetings, presentations, and workshops, supported by strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to articulate sophisticated problems and solutions simply, logically, and impactfully.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver high-impact consulting engagements addressing business challenges and driving sustainable results across value case development and value management, operating model design and transformation, cost and productivity optimization, net-zero transition strategies, data analytics and artificial intelligence-driven insights, digital core transformation, and risk and regulatory compliance.
  • Solve complex business, technology, and transformation challenges through structured analysis, strategic thinking, and informed decision-making, often with minimal supervision.
  • Apply a rigorous and methodical approach to problem-solving to deliver practical and effective solutions.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders by understanding their priorities and adapting to their working styles.
  • Support business development activities by collaborating with leaders, clients, and colleagues across Accenture to bring the firm's capabilities to opportunities.
  • Contribute to Accenture's business operations, including commercial, contract, and cost management.
  • Own the development of new offerings within the Energy Practice and help drive growth opportunities for clients and the business.
  • Lead the creation of thought leadership and market insights that showcase innovative thinking, strengthen Accenture's market presence, and influence industry conversations.
  • Develop and lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams, mentor colleagues, and contribute to recruitment, talent development, and performance management.
  • Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion and promote initiatives that drive meaningful change and business value.
  • Spend time onsite with clients and partners as required to deliver services.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proven success in co-creating in a team-oriented environment.
  • Proven track record of working creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
  • Desire to work in a dynamic and constantly evolving industry.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and dynamic problem-solving ability.
  • Strong project management skills.

Accenture is a global professional services firm that helps companies navigate technology-driven change. It offers strategies and services across consulting, digital, technology, and operations, with a strong emphasis on cloud, artificial intelligence, security, and enterprise reinvention. Accenture works by delivering end-to-end solutions, combining advisory work with implementation, technology platforms, and managed services to transform how organizations operate and compete in today’s digital world. The company differentiates itself through its long history as a dedicated tech-advisory arm that gained independence in 2001, its scale, and its active acquisitions—particularly since 2013—to expand capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Its goal is to help the world’s largest corporations rethink and reshape their operations to stay ahead of rapid technological shifts.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue reached $18.72 billion, and operating margin widened to 17%.
  • Accenture logged 104 bookings above $100 million through Q3 fiscal 2026, up 13%.
  • Cybersecurity revenue hit $10 billion in fiscal 2025, and Edge expands that momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Q3 fiscal 2026 bookings fell 3% locally, signaling softer demand despite 2025 AI hype.
  • Consulting grew only 1% locally in Q3 fiscal 2026; federal spending and geopolitics dragged results.
  • June 2026 securities investigation and repeated restructuring costs pressure sentiment and distract management.

What makes Accenture unique

  • Accenture combines strategy, delivery, and managed services across 40-plus industries globally.
  • June 2026 launch of Accenture Edge targets mid-market firms with AI-ready, prebuilt solutions.
  • August 2026 COMWARE acquisition and Dragos stake deepen SAP and critical-infrastructure cybersecurity capabilities.

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