Senior Consultant - Projects (Oil Products Markets)

Argus Media Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior Consultant to lead and execute bespoke consulting projects for the Crude, Refined Products, and Petrochemicals markets. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of consulting experience, a strong background in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or an MBA, and exceptional leadership and analytical skills. This role fosters a collaborative environment, enabling professionals to thrive while working on challenging projects. A competitive salary and hybrid working policy are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid Working Policy (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)

Group healthcare scheme

18 days annual leave

8 days casual leave

Extensive internal and external training

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of consulting experience in Crude, Refined Products or Petrochemicals Markets.
• Strong leadership skills to guide project teams.
• Ability to develop methodologies and conduct market research projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute bespoke consulting projects for Crude, Refined Products & Petrochemicals markets.
• Steer client engagements and present results.
• Assist in developing consulting tools and analytics.

Skills

Dynamic Leadership

Collaborative Spirit

Analytics Excellence

Engaging Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking candidate with a minimum of four years of consulting experience in Crude, Refined Products or Petrochemicals Markets, demonstrating strong leadership capabilities to guide project teams. A background in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or an MBA qualification is highly preferred.

• Dynamic Leadership: Showcase your prowess in project management by spearheading teams of analysts through intricate bespoke projects.
• Collaborative Spirit: Thrive in a culture of teamwork as you harness resources from across the organization to achieve collective goals.
• Analytics Excellence: Ability to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and adeptness to develop methodologies and carry out market research projects.
• Engaging Presentation skills: Craft engaging presentation materials and confidently presenting the findings before the client’s leadership team.

What will you be doing

• Argus is a leading provider of insights, price indexes and consulting to the global energy industry. Companies in 140 countries as well as multilaterals like the International Energy Agency (IEA) use Argus data to index physical trade and as benchmarks in financial derivative markets as well as for analysis and planning purposes.
• We also have a burgeoning commodities markets consulting division that offers clients insights into the evolving markets and the opportunities that these changes present. This division uses industry best practices, expert knowledge and Argus’ proprietary data to provide its clients with in-depth market analysis, the development of business strategies, evaluation of capital projects and advise on operations across a wide range of commodities and geographies. The division counts the biggest names in energy, petrochemicals, fertilizers and metals as well as governments as its clients.
• Given that our consulting business has been growing significantly over the last few years and we are currently looking for a Senior Consultant to join our consulting projects team in Mumbai that would focus on a broad range of energy markets. The specifics of the job are laid out below. Lead and execute bespoke consulting projects for Crude, refined Products & Petrochemicals market together with consultants in a project team.
• Steer client engagements, discussions during project executions and results presentations.
• Playing pivotal role in development of proposals and marketing materials on specific consulting opportunities. Taking the accountability and working collaboratively with Argus’ sales representative to win consulting projects.
• Assist research & analytics teams in the development of in-house consulting tools, forecast modelling tools and analytics to empower projects with data driven solutions and emerging market trends.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth by nurturing and developing consultants, equipping them with the product knowledge and analytics research skills needed to excel in their roles and contribute to the success of our team.

Skills and Experience

Educational Background

• • Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or an MBA (preferred).

Consulting Expertise

• Minimum 4 years of consulting experience in Crude, Refined Products, or Petrochemicals markets.
• Proven ability to lead and execute bespoke consulting projects and manage client engagements.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Strong leadership skills to guide project teams and foster a culture of learning and growth.
• Ability to work collaboratively across global teams and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Analytical & Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience in developing methodologies, forecast modeling tools, and conducting market research.
• Familiarity with databases and data-driven solutions.

Communication & Presentation

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to craft compelling presentations and confidently present findings to senior leadership.

Industry Knowledge

• Deep understanding of energy markets, including crude, refined products, and petrochemicals.
• Awareness of emerging market trends and ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.

Additional Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural, global work environment.
• High level of integrity and commitment to Argus’ core values: Excellence, Integrity, Partnership, and Inclusivity.

Attributes

• Ability to interact with non-technical people in plain language
• Innovative thinker with good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Numerically proficient
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines
• Customer service focused.

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid Working Policy (3 days in Mumbai office/ 2 days WFH once fully inducted)
• Group healthcare scheme
• 18 days annual leave
• 8 days of casual leave
• Extensive internal and external training

Hours

This is a full-time position operating under a hybrid model, with three days in the office and two days working remotely. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 18:00, with a one-hour lunch break.