Principal Consultant

Company: Leadenhall Search & Selection
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Location: London
Job Description:

About The Role

Our Client, a global energy and chemicals advisory firm are seeking a Principal Consultant to join their London team. This role will take ownership of the full commercial lifecycle, responsibility for driving high-value revenue across consulting engagements, as well as building/maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the energy, refining, and chemicals sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead business development activities across EMEA, driving new revenue opportunities.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior executives and key decision-makers across target industries.
  • Identify, qualify, and convert new business opportunities while expanding existing client accounts.
  • Develop and win consulting proposals for clients including petrochemical companies, financial institutions, private equity firms, and technology licensors.
  • Oversee delivery of complex consulting engagements, including feasibility studies, commercial due diligence, market analysis, and technology assessments.
  • Act as project executive, leading and mentoring consulting teams to deliver high-quality, timely, and profitable outcomes.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to shape regional and global growth strategy and expand market presence.

Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience within the petrochemical sector or a leading strategy/management consulting firm.
  • Demonstrated track record of generating consulting revenue and winning new business.
  • Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Excellent project management and delivery skills.
  • Experience engaging with senior industry stakeholders and executives.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Extensive range of employee benefits
  • Hybrid working policy
  • Fantastic career progression
  • Interesting work

Posted: May 23rd, 2026