Energy Advisory Principal Consultant

Xodus – Expand Advisory Services to the US market

At Xodus, we’re on a growth in the U.S. market. As we evolve from a technical consultancy into a strategic advisory consultancy, we’re looking for passionate colleagues to help shape our direction and establish Xodus as an energy consulting firm. Our European and Asia Pacific advisory business serves a wide range of blue chip and midcap clients on transactions management, energy project assessment on a global basis

Purpose of the Role

We’re hiring a client-focused Energy Advisory Principal Consultant to lead the growth and delivery of our advisory services with US clients and the US region. In this role, you will guide clients through complex decision-making, lead multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to industry transformation.

The Opportunity

- Lead and adapt advisory services in the U.S. energy sector

- Guide clients through transition management due diligence, carbon strategies, and project development

- Develop partnerships across government, private, and investment sectors

- Collaborate globally to deliver impactful, integrated advisory outcomes

- Mentor internal teams and drive innovation across the practice

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the client acquisition and client engagement in the US for our Advisory services

- Lead projects in transaction management (due diligence), carbon management, ESG, sustainability, and energy systems planning

- Craft scopes, contribute to proposals, and participate in pursuits with business development teams

- Represent Xodus in thought leadership forums, panels, and publications

- Collaborate with delivery teams for seamless execution and client satisfaction

- Support the recruitment and development of advisory staff

Requirements:

Qualifications, Skills & Behaviors

- 8+ years in oil and gas (upstream or midstream) energy advisory, consulting, or technical strategy

- Experience in smaller companies or trade journalism valued

- Experience working with senior clients, regulators, or cross-sector partners

- Strong communicator and collaborator with a problem-solving mindset

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, or economics

Your Leadership Blueprint

- Client focus thinker

- Inspirational team leader and mentor

- Committed to continuous learning and innovation

- Willingness to travel (15–30%) to support client engagements and team collaboration

Benefits:

How we work

This role will be based out of our Houston office, with flexibility in work hours Xodus employees typically attend the office at least twice a week in our Houston office, and we support hybrid work arrangements that empower personal and professional balance.

Why you should join us

- We are a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and welcoming place to work.

- We have enhanced parental leave pay policies available from day one of employment.

- It goes without saying that we offer a Market Competitive Salary to ensure that you know your efforts and inputs are valued.

- We work flexibly at Xodus which means how you work your day is flexible with a combination of working in the office and at home.

- We offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan to allow you to save for your future.

- Access to training and development opportunities.

- We have several comprehensive health, and wellbeing benefits available for you and your family, including, Medical Benefits, Dental & Vision Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life and AD&D Benefits, PTO and Disability Insurance, Universal Life and Employee Assistance Program,

- We ensure there is always something fun to look forward to in the social calendar. From the summer BBQ, Christmas Party, taking part in charitable events or suggesting your own social idea, we celebrate everyone’s version of fun. We think our colleagues are the most important part of work, they are who we spend a large proportion of our time with and want to ensure everyone enjoys coming to work.

Xodus is dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where, every voice is valued, every perspective is celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Connect with like-minded individuals and allies through our Employee Networks, including Xodus Women's Network, X Pride, Neurodiversity Network and Wellbeing Network.

Join us at Xodus and be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy. Together, we have the power to create change and make a difference. Apply now and let us build a brighter, more sustainable future, together!

Further Information

If this interests you or you know someone who would be suitable for the role, apply for the position or share with your network. We understand that some candidates may only apply if they meet all the criteria for the role, however, we all continue to learn so please consider applying as you may well have the skills and experience, we are looking for.

Please apply by clicking 'Apply for this job', completing the application questions and attaching a copy of your CV. We look forward to receiving your application.