Company Description

Sia is a global management and AI-focused consulting firm with a strong presence in the energy and utilities sector. With €500m in annual revenue and 3,000 employees worldwide, around 20% of our business is focused on energy and utilities.

Founded in France over 25 years ago, Sia has grown rapidly and is now a recognised leader in energy transition, data science and AI solutions. In 2024, we announced a strategic partnership with Blackstone as our first external investor, supporting our continued growth and reach.

We are currently delivering industry-leading transformation and smart grid programmes for energy network clients, including:

• Control room transformation and system operations

• Smart meter deployment and data analytics

• DSO network planning, flexibility markets and grid connection processes

• Energy demand forecasting, weather event prediction and fault detection

• Distributed Energy Management Systems (DERMS)

• Digital, data and AI solutions to improve network efficiency and performance

Our UK & Ireland Energy & Utilities team are trusted advisors to multiple electricity and gas networks, as well as government departments and regulators. We are delivering several large-scale network innovation programmes and are appointed to multiple MSA consulting frameworks with leading energy companies.

You will be joining the business at a pivotal point in its growth, with significant opportunity to shape our offering and accelerate your career.

Job Description

As a Senior Manager, you will:

• Act as a trusted advisor to GB energy network clients, helping them identify, design and deliver smart grid and network transformation solutions

• Scope and lead innovative projects, working closely with Sia's Data and AI experts

• Play a key role in the UK & Ireland Energy & Utilities leadership team, driving business development and go-to-market strategy

• Leverage and build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders across network companies and regulators

• Collaborate with colleagues across France, Belgium, the Netherlands, North America and Australia to deliver an integrated global offering

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with:

• Deep sector expertise and strong knowledge of GB energy networks

• 8+ years' experience in a management or engineering consultancy within the utilities sector

• Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage multi-disciplinary teams

• Strong commercial acumen and a track record in business development

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to explain complex topics clearly and confidently

• A collaborative, people-oriented approach, working effectively at all levels

• A strong ambassador for the Sia brand and values

• A strong ambition to grow your role and our collective capabilities

Additional Information

Why join Sia London?

• Impact: You will work in a growing team where your contribution is visible and valued, with direct access to senior leaders and Partners.

• Learning: You will develop expertise across regulation, innovation and utilities transformation, supported by structured training and mentoring.

• Innovation: Our "Consulting 4.0" approach integrates AI and data science into consulting. You will gain exposure to advanced tools and innovative delivery methods.

• Flexibility: We offer genuine flexibility and a culture that values outcomes over hours spent at a desk.

• Diversity: We value diverse perspectives and actively encourage different ways of thinking and working.

• Global network: You will be part of a team operating across more than 20 countries.

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing team that serves some of the most exciting and highly respected companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to provide clients with original thinking and customized solutions and you'll often have the satisfaction of seeing the impact of your work on their business. We are committed to a healthy

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.