Principal Advisory Consultant - Water

Principal Advisory ConsultantWant to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.Location: CoventrySalary: 60,000 - 75,000Are 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 highimpact projects across strategy and performance, asset planning, sustainability, regulatory economics and datadriven 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 longterm adaptive strategies. You will act as a senior client interface, mentor colleagues and contribute to business development and framework growth.Key ResponsibilitiesLead delivery of strategic advisory programmesDevelop regulatory business plans and asset management strategiesProvide governance and assurance oversightAnalyse complex data sets to inform executive decisionmakingFacilitate senior stakeholder workshopsSupport bids and contribute to advisory growth initiativesCandidate Requirements8+ years' experience within regulated infrastructure sectorsStrong understanding of asset management and regulatory frameworksProven track record leading multiproject portfoliosExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsDegree in a related discipline and relevant professional developmentWhy ApplyThis organisation offers seniorlevel 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 forwardthinking 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. xjdpvnf For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.

Created: 2026-03-07