Energy and Sustainability Analyst (KTP Associate)

The Energy and Sustainability Analyst will lead the delivery of a multidisciplinary KTP project focused on energy, sustainability and innovation of new technology/roadmapping. They will contribute analytical expertise to areas such as the Port’s project appraisal, renewable energy development, and sustainability management. Throughout the project, there will be an emphasis on policy understanding and stakeholder engagement. Working with both academia and industry, the role will help drive the long-term success of Peterhead Port Authority in the regional maritime and energy sectors via the implementation of a clear framework for new initiatives to aid the Port’s decarbonisation journey.

Principal duties

• Deliver the project objectives as detailed in the KTP project workplan.
• Conduct a series of regional-level analyses and generate new knowledge relating to the Port and its stakeholders.
• Maintain an up-to-date project plan and provide regular progress reports.
• deliver presentations to immediate project team members and other stakeholders.
• Any other duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Academic Supervisor or Company Supervisory teams.

Person Specification

Essential requirements

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

• This role suits candidates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in either Economics, Project Management, or Business and Management. An MBA with practical industry experience in a relevant field would be desirable. A passion for energy is essential and prior knowledge of energy strategy, policy and appraisals is desirable.
• Individuals with a relevant degree and extensive sector experience might also meet the essential requirements.

Knowledge & Experience

Experience of a career combining:

• energy,
• data analysis,
• sustainability management – including energy policies and legislation compliance around scope emissions,
• familiarity with the Scottish and UK policy landscape related to ports, energy and regional development,
• change management processes,
• innovation/new technology.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills in economics and the energy sector.
• Project management capabilities, with experience in stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and policy.
• Market analysis skills and techniques, including new ventures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with a wide variety of regional stakeholders.

Personal

• Self-motivated with an ability to work independently and to tight deadlines within a dynamic and small team environment.
• Strategic thinking—an ability to align the project activities with wider organisational and policy goals.
• Adaptability and initiative—to respond flexibly to evolving project demands and new opportunities.
• Interest in research problems and the investigation of innovative solutions.
• An ability to undertake independent research and development analysis.
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly.
• Team working and flexibility.
• Work location and convenience would indicate a requirement for the candidate to have a full driving license.

To develop and implement a toolkit to integrate sustainability practices into Peterhead Port Authority’s management systems, operations and tendering process. The project will apply management approaches (benchmarking, stakeholder management, training) and embed sustainability expertise (climate resilience, renewable energy, technology deployment, energy monitoring) to enhance operational efficiency and commercial competitiveness.