Job Description

AFRY Management Consulting is the leading advisor to the world’s energy, forest and bio-based industries. Our dedicated team of over 700 consultants, across 20 offices on 5 continents, provides strategic and operational advice across the value chain, underpinned by deep expertise and market insights. Industries are changing at an unprecedented rate and our world is becoming infinitely more connected. The transition is complex and stakeholders will face very different issues. AFRY’s team of Management Consultants brings deep insights and helps enable informed decisions for sustainable success. As part of AFRY, our management consultants are backed by more than 18,000 engineers, designers and advisors within infrastructure, industry and energy who are at the cutting-edge of technology and have collective expertise that spans industries and geographies.

Your Mission: Take charge of complex energy projects. Your leadership will define strategy, execution, and client success.

As Senior Consultant/Consultant you will shape the development and delivery of complex energy projects. More specifically, your role will comprise:

• Provide expert guidance and strategic insights to clients on the energy market in CEE and SEE with a focus on renewable energy, hydrogen, energy grids, district heating, batteries, and electric vehicles (EVs).
• Provide energy insights on the Romanian market and support our Romanian business development and project work.
• Deliver a wide range of consulting services, including strategy development, techno-economic modeling, due diligence, energy transition planning, decarbonization strategies, and policy design.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their specific needs and develop tailored solutions that align with their business goals and objectives.
• Lead and actively contribute to energy projects throughout their lifecycle, from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.
• Actively engage in business development activities, including identifying new project opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and expanding our client base across the region.
• Leverage your extensive network and relationships with industry players, government agencies, banks, and lenders to generate leads and drive business growth.
• Manage project teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to junior consultants and analysts.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices, regulatory frameworks, and technological advancements related to renewable energy and energy transition.

Qualifications

Your Profile – What We Expect

We are looking to enlarge our multi-disciplinary team with professionals with real passion and curiosity for the energy transition. The ideal candidate will be or have experience as well as capabilities as follows:

• Experienced graduate with above-average university degree (or equivalent) within Economics, Business, Energy, Mathematics/Statistics/Econometrics or other related academic fields
• You are passionate about Romania and are eager to become a Country Expert in Romanian energy topics
• Professional work placements in Consulting, Energy, Utilities, Financing Institutions or related businesses, with 3 to 7 years of experience
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to effectively lead and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to understand abstract, complex matters, with experience in utilizing modelling tools and software
• Very good command of MS Office package, in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Professional fluency in Romanian and English (orally and written) is a must, additional language skills advantageous, especially German knowledge would be very relevant in our business.

Additional Information

You are eager to support the energy transition but think that you do not fulfil all of the above-mentioned criteria (with the exception of Romanian language knowledge)? Still, feel free to apply, as we strive to be open for new viewpoints and strengthen our multi-disciplinary approach.

Your Benefits - What’s in it for you?

Step into a high-impact environment where your drive and ambition are not just valued—they’re essential for shaping the future of the energy sector. Here, you won’t just follow—you’ll lead transformative projects, set strategic direction, and see your results move the needle for clients and the industry at large. We offer a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture fuelled by challenge and growth, with a direct path toward leadership roles and influence over major decisions.

You’ll join an international team where your expertise is recognised, and your achievements are rewarded with a competitive, performance-driven compensation package. Expect flexible working models that empower you to deliver results your way,

along with tangible rewards like an above-market salary, lunch allowance on workdays, and a Vienna public transport card for seamless mobility.

Interested?

Please send us your CV and letter of motivation plus any other relevant credentials in support of your application. Short-listed and professionally qualified candidates will be invited to a recruitment day at our office in Vienna in mid-March 2026, where you will learn about AFRY in more detail and your further potential and suitability will be assessed. Your application will be treated strictly confidential and in line with GDPR regulations. We look forward to getting to know you!

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.