Consultant - Central and Local Government
Apply Job ID 33108 Date posted 10/13/2025Job Family:
Sustainability Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Consultant to join our Central and Local Government team in support of energy, sustainability, and infrastructure initiatives. This person will support the management of our large programs, working with the project team to plan and deliver large program, and also help own and lead our business development activities in the market.
What You Will Do:
As a key member of the account team, you will be responsible for contributing to project planning, preparing, and maintaining documentation.
We encourage career development and hire for the long term. We will work together to develop a career path that balances your goals and our client’s project needs. As you hone your project management and business development skills, and the aptitude for managing multiple workstreams, you will have the opportunity to progress to the next level, managing larger workstreams and/or programs.
Responsibilities:
Contributing to project planning, budgeting, and overall strategy
Establishing key performance indicators
Monitoring and evaluating the overall project
Analyzing project data and producing insights to optimize performance
Identifying problems and shortfalls and proposing solutions
Providing operational support such as liaising with stakeholders, tracking timelines, etc.
Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining project documentation and reports
Maintaining project contracts and financials
Support the development and roll-out of our project management methodology, being a coach and change agent to encourage adoption
Supporting business development, including, but not limited to, writing proposals, leading new business presentations, and helping identifying upcoming and future pursuits
What You Will Need:
Bachelors degree.
1- 3 years’ experience.
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to assume ownership of significant portions of tasks while collaborating with a close-knit team.
Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
An inquisitive nature and desire for continuous improvement.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel as needed (~5%; subject to change).
Right to Work in the UK (e.g. UK Passport, Indefinite Leave to Remain / Settled Status).
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Management consulting experience.
Organization design and transformation.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Experience developing and delivering presentations to clients or executive audiences
Excellent at visualizing data, synthesizing insights, and storytelling with data
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
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