Job Title: Downstream Market and Strategist Analyst
Location: London
Employment Type: Permanent
A major international energy operator is seeking a Downstream Market and Strategist Analyst to join its capital planning and strategy team. This high-impact role will support the evaluation and development of large-scale refining and petrochemical projects, including long-term investment strategies, business case analysis, and early-stage planning for new facilities.
The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of engineering, economics, and business planning—working across multi-disciplinary teams and engaging senior stakeholders in strategic decision-making.
Overview
This role sits within the downstream capital planning group, which leads the early-stage development of strategic capital projects, portfolio optimisation, technical due diligence, and long-term facility master planning. The group’s remit spans the full investment lifecycle—from opportunity framing and feasibility studies through to front-end design scope development and capital expenditure proposals.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct feasibility studies and develop strategic business cases for refining and petrochemical facilities
* Lead integrated, cross-functional project teams to define and scope major capital projects
* Prepare expenditure request documentation and present to corporate leadership
* Engage with internal stakeholders including operations, engineering, business development, and project management
* Perform technical and economic evaluations of existing assets and new investment opportunities
* Provide critical input on process simulations and economics, including linear programming (LP) modelling
* Review third-party evaluations and ensure technical accuracy and strategic alignment
* Deliver high-quality presentations to senior management on investment proposals
* Act as a consultant and advisor to the wider planning and strategy teams
* Mentor junior planners and support capability development within the function
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
* Advanced education or qualifications in Economics are highly preferred
* At least 12 years of experience in capital project planning, including:
o Economic evaluation and feasibility studies
o Engineering study execution and budget preparation
o Refining or petrochemical operations analysis, with specific expertise in LP modelling
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Experience making technical presentations to senior leadership
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded engineer or economist with deep downstream sector experience to contribute to high-level investment planning and long-term strategic development within a global energy organisation.
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