Principal Advisory ConsultantLocation: CoventrySalary: £60,000 - £75,000
Are you a Principal Advisory Consultant with strong regulated sector experience ready to lead strategic programmes across water and energy infrastructure? This Principal Advisory Consultant opportunity in Coventry offers senior-level influence, client ownership and progression within a growing advisory team.
A specialist consultancy is expanding its Advisory Services capability, supporting water, energy and wider utilities clients with strategic insight and delivery support. As a Principal Advisory Consultant, you will lead high-impact projects across strategy and performance, asset planning, sustainability, regulatory economics and data-driven transformation. The role combines office working, home working and client travel as required.
The Principal Advisory Consultant will take ownership of complex advisory commissions, guiding clients through regulatory business planning, asset management maturity and long-term adaptive strategies. You will act as a senior client interface, mentor colleagues and contribute to business development and framework growth.
Key responsibilities Lead delivery of strategic advisory programmes Develop regulatory business plans and asset management strategies Provide governance and assurance oversight Analyse complex data sets to inform executive decision-making Facilitate senior stakeholder workshops Support bids and contribute to advisory growth initiatives
Candidate requirements 8+ years experience within regulated infrastructure sectors Strong understanding of asset management and regulatory frameworks Proven track record leading multi-project portfolios Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Degree in a related discipline and relevant professional development
Why applyThis organisation offers senior-level responsibility, structured progression and exposure to major infrastructure transformation programmes. The salary for this Principal Advisory Consultant role is £60,000 - £75,000, alongside bonus, pension and professional membership support within an ambitious and forward-thinking consultancy.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years recruitment experience.