Management Consultant – Oil & Gas Industry

Location: London

Career Level: Consultant

As a team:

In the UK, Accenture partners with leading energy firms. As companies balance the traditional role of providing the world with secure, affordable energy with the transition to low-carbon solutions, they are rethinking their business and operational models. This includes optimising the management of upstream and downstream assets, integrating AI into operations, and driving sustainability in a cost-effective manner that positions them for future success. Accenture’s unique position, at the intersection of business and technology, means that more and more of our clients are turning to us for help with their most important business and technology investments.

At Accenture, no two days are the same. You'll work alongside clients to tackle complex challenges, deliver measurable outcomes, and create long-term value across the Energy sector.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-impact consulting engagements that address our clients' most pressing business challenges and drive sustainable results across areas such as:
• Value case development and value management
• Operating model design and transformation
• Cost and productivity optimisation
• Net-zero transition strategies
• Data, analytics, and AI-driven insights
• Digital core transformation
• Risk and regulatory compliance
• Solving complex business, technology, and transformation challenges through structured analysis, strategic thinking, and informed decision-making, often with minimal supervision.
• Applying a rigorous and methodical approach to problem-solving to deliver practical and effective solutions.
• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, by understanding their priorities and adapting to their working styles.
• Supporting business development activities by collaborating with leaders, clients, and colleagues across Accenture to bring the best of the firm's capabilities to every opportunity.
• Contributing to the successful operation of Accenture's business, including areas such as commercial, contract, and cost management.
• Taking ownership of developing new offerings within the Energy Practice and helping drive growth opportunities for clients and the business.
• Leading the creation of thought leadership and market insights that showcase innovative thinking, strengthen Accenture's market presence, and influence industry conversations.
• Developing and leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams, mentoring colleagues, and actively contributing to recruitment, talent development, and performance management.
• Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while promoting initiatives that drive meaningful change and deliver value across the business.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• An excellent understanding and passion about the Energy industry trends and business models
• Good understanding of Energy value chain (e.g. Upstream, Downstream, Integrated Gas)
• Knowledge and a personal viewpoint on key trends, including, emerging trends, and services
• Proven experience in the energy industry, either through direct industry roles or within a consulting capacity
• Strong background in implementing asset integrity management programs to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Excellent consulting and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with recognized consulting frameworks and techniques; experience of research, quantitative analysis, structured problem solving and executive communication techniques
• Proven track record of building and sustaining lasting relationships with decision makers across leading organisations in the sector
• An appreciation of how technology can contribute to solving clients’ sophisticated business problems; comfort operating as the bridge between business and technology
• Familiarity with at least some of the core technology platforms in use in the industry
• Intellectual capacity and ability to think in new, innovative ways to understand sophisticated issues and develop creative solutions
• Ability to comfortably multi-task and engage on different projects and activities concurrently in challenging and often ambiguous circumstances
• Ability to be at ease with ambiguity and see opportunities through innovative thinking
• Proven presentation skills, personal impact, and charisma to lead large-scale, senior meetings, presentations and workshops supported by first class written and verbal communication skills; the ability to articulate sophisticated problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner

Set yourself apart:

• Proven success in co-creating in a team-oriented environment
• Proven track record to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Desire to work in a dynamic environment and constantly evolving industry
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and dynamic problem solver and great problem-solving skills
• Strong Project management skills

What’s in it for you:

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

About Accenture:

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skills and next-generation technology to each business challenge.